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ruidos

RUE-ee-dohs/'rwi.ðos/

“ruidos” means “noises” in Spanish (general sounds, often loud).

noises

Also: sounds, din
NounmA1
A simple colorful illustration showing a dog barking loudly next to a child vigorously hitting a small wooden drum. Large, stylized curved lines indicate sound waves prominently emanating from both the dog's mouth and the drum.

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No puedo dormir por los ruidos que vienen de la calle.

A2

I can't sleep because of the noises coming from the street.

Después del accidente, se escucharon muchos ruidos de sirenas.

B1

After the accident, many siren sounds were heard.

Los niños hicieron ruidos fuertes jugando en el parque.

A1

The children made loud noises playing in the park.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sonidos (sounds (more neutral))
  • bulla (racket, commotion)

Antonyms

  • silencios (silences)
  • calma (calm)

Common Collocations

  • hacer ruidos – to make noises
  • ruidos extraños – strange noises

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "ruidos" in Spanish:

din→noises→sounds→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ruidos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'ruidos' to imply an unwanted sound?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
ruido(noise (singular)) — Noun
ruidoso(noisy) — Adjective
ruidosamente(noisily) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
idosoídos
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin word *rugitus*, which meant 'a roaring' or 'a loud cry.' This origin helps explain why 'ruidos' often suggests loud, strong, and sometimes unpleasant sounds.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: ruídosItalian: rumori

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Por qué 'ruido' es masculino si termina en 'o'?

Most Spanish nouns that end in '-o' are masculine, and 'ruido' follows this common pattern. Therefore, its plural form 'ruidos' is also masculine and pairs with 'los'.

If I want to talk about sound quality, should I use 'ruidos'?

No. If you are talking about the quality, frequency, or technical aspects of sound, use 'sonidos.' 'Ruidos' specifically refers to the volume or disruption caused by sounds.