sonando
“sonando” means “sounding” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
sounding, ringing, playing
Also: blowing
📝 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.
sounding familiar
📝 In Action
Ese nombre me está sonando mucho, ¿lo conozco?
B1That name is sounding very familiar, do I know him?
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Which sentence means 'The alarm is ringing'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb 'sonare', which means to make a noise or sound. It shares the same roots as the English word 'sound'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.