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A bright red cartoon bird singing loudly on a tree branch and a small blue frog croaking on a lily pad below. Both the bird and the frog are emitting visible, wavy sound lines illustrating the concept of audible phenomena.

sonidos

soh-NEE-dohs

NounmA1
sounds?audible phenomena (plural)
Also:noises?unwanted or loud sounds

📝 In Action

Me encantan los sonidos de la naturaleza, como el viento y el agua.

A1

I love the sounds of nature, like the wind and the water.

El bebé empezó a hacer sonidos extraños después de comer.

A2

The baby started making strange sounds after eating.

Los sonidos fuertes del concierto me dolieron los oídos.

B1

The loud sounds of the concert hurt my ears.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ruidos (noises)
  • ecos (echoes)

Common Collocations

  • hacer sonidos – to make sounds
  • sonidos fuertes – loud sounds
  • sonidos de animales – animal sounds

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Plural

'Sonidos' is the plural of the masculine noun 'sonido' (sound). Since it ends in '-os', always use masculine plural words before it, like 'los' (the) or 'muchos' (many).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using Feminine Articles

Mistake: "Las sonidos son molestos."

Correction: Los sonidos son molestos. ('Sonidos' is masculine, so use 'los'.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Sound vs. Noise

While 'sonidos' is the general word for 'sounds,' if you want to specifically talk about loud, unwanted, or disturbing sounds, you can use 'ruidos' (noises).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: sonidos

Question 1 of 2

If you want to talk about a single audible phenomenon, which word should you use?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'sonidos' masculine or feminine?

'Sonidos' is masculine. The singular form is 'el sonido,' and the plural is 'los sonidos'.

How do I say 'to make a sound' in Spanish?

You can use the phrase 'hacer sonidos' (to make sounds) or use the verb 'sonar' (to sound or to ring). For example, 'El despertador sonó' (The alarm clock rang).