sonando
/so-NAN-doh/
sounding
A bell sounding and making a noise.
sonando(verb)
sounding
?producing a noise
,ringing
?phones or bells
,playing
?music or audio
blowing
?blowing one's nose
📝 In Action
El teléfono está sonando desde hace un minuto.
A1The phone has been ringing for a minute.
Tu canción favorita está sonando en la radio.
A1Your favorite song is playing on the radio.
Se está sonando la nariz porque tiene un resfriado.
B1He is blowing his nose because he has a cold.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-ing' Ending
The ending '-ando' is the Spanish equivalent of '-ing.' Use it with the verb 'estar' (to be) to show that something is happening right now.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't forget the 'to be' verb
Mistake: "El teléfono sonando."
Correction: El teléfono está sonando.
⭐ Usage Tips
Music vs. Instruments
Use 'sonando' for the sound of music playing on a speaker, but use 'tocando' for a person physically playing an instrument.
A person recognizing an idea that is sounding familiar.
📝 In Action
Ese nombre me está sonando mucho, ¿lo conozco?
B1That name is sounding very familiar, do I know him?
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Me' with Sonando
When you say something sounds familiar to you, you must put the word 'me' before the verb.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sonando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence means 'The alarm is ringing'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sonando' used for playing instruments?
Not usually. For a person playing an instrument, use 'tocando.' 'Sonando' is used for the sound itself or music playing from a device.
Can 'sonando' mean blowing your nose?
Yes! When used with the word 'nariz' (nose), it means to blow it.