sonda
“sonda” means “probe” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
probe
Also: sensor, sounding line
📝 In Action
La sonda espacial envió fotos increíbles de Marte.
A2The space probe sent incredible photos of Mars.
Lanzaron una sonda meteorológica para estudiar la tormenta.
B1They launched a weather probe to study the storm.
El capitán usó la sonda para medir la profundidad del agua.
C1The captain used the sounding line to measure the water depth.
catheter
Also: feeding tube
📝 In Action
La enfermera le puso una sonda al paciente.
B1The nurse gave the patient a catheter.
El paciente necesita una sonda para comer.
B2The patient needs a feeding tube to eat.
Retiraron la sonda después de la cirugía.
C1They removed the catheter after the surgery.
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Quick Quiz: sonda
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If a doctor says a patient needs a 'sonda', what do they mean?
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From the French word 'sonde', which likely comes from the Old English word 'sund-line' (a line for measuring water depth).
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'sonda' and 'sondeo'?
A 'sonda' is the physical tool (the probe or tube). A 'sondeo' is the act of checking something or an opinion poll.
Does 'sonda' mean the same thing as 'sensor'?
Often yes, but 'sonda' usually implies a device that is physically sent out or inserted into something to get information.
Is 'sonda' used for 'ultrasound'?
No. Ultrasound is called 'ecografía' or 'ultrasonido'. A 'sonda' is a physical object like a tube or a spacecraft.