sonoro
“sonoro” means “resonant” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
resonant, ringing
Also: sonorous, loud
📝 In Action
Tenía una risa sonora que se escuchaba en toda la casa.
B1She had a resonant laugh that could be heard throughout the house.
El actor tiene una voz muy sonora y profunda.
B2The actor has a very resonant and deep voice.
Un aplauso sonoro cerró la función de teatro.
B2A loud round of applause closed the theater performance.
sound, voiced
Also: audio
📝 In Action
El cine sonoro comenzó a finales de la década de 1920.
B2Sound film began in the late 1920s.
Me encanta la banda sonora de esta película.
A2I love the soundtrack of this movie.
La letra 'b' es un sonido sonoro porque vibran las cuerdas vocales.
C1The letter 'b' is a voiced sound because the vocal cords vibrate.
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Quick Quiz: sonoro
Question 1 of 3
What is a 'banda sonora'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'sonorus', which comes from 'sonor' (a sound or noise) and the verb 'sonare' (to make a sound).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sonoro' the same as 'ruidoso'?
Not quite! 'Ruidoso' means noisy or loud in a way that might be annoying. 'Sonoro' is more about the richness, clarity, or technical presence of sound.
When do I use 'sonora' instead of 'sonoro'?
Use 'sonora' whenever you are describing a feminine noun, like 'voz' (voice), 'risa' (laugh), or 'banda' (band).
Can 'sonoro' describe a person?
Usually, it describes a specific feature of a person, like their voice or their laugh, rather than their personality.