sonda
“sonda” means “probe” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
probeAlso: 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.
Word Connections
catheterAlso: 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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Words that translate to "sonda" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: sonda
Question 1 of 3
If a doctor says a patient needs a 'sonda', what do they mean?
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📚 Etymology
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.