How to Say "echo" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “echo” is “eco” — use 'eco' when referring to the direct reflection of a sound, like what you hear in nature or large empty spaces.
eco
EH-koˈeko
Examples
Se oyó un eco de mi grito en el cañón.
An echo of my shout was heard in the canyon.
El eco en la montaña era impresionante.
The echo in the mountain was impressive.
Sus palabras encontraron eco en la multitud.
His words resonated (found an echo) within the crowd.
Always Masculine
When talking about sound, this word is masculine. You should always use 'el' or 'un' before it.
rebote
re-BOH-tehreˈβote
Examples
El sonido del balón tuvo un rebote rápido en la pared.
The sound of the ball had a quick bounce off the wall.
La pelota dio un rebote alto.
The ball had a high bounce.
El jugador atrapó el rebote bajo el aro.
The player caught the rebound under the hoop.
El rebote del sonido en la cueva era impresionante.
The echo of the sound in the cave was impressive.
Always Masculine
Even though 'pelota' (ball) is feminine, the bounce itself is 'el rebote'. Never say 'la rebote'.
Rebound in relationships
Mistake: “Using 'rebote' to mean a rebound relationship exactly like English.”
Correction: While 'relación de rebote' is understood, Spanish speakers often say 'un clavo saca otro clavo' (one nail pulls out another).
resonancia
reh-so-NAN-syahresoˈnanθja
Examples
La resonancia de la música llenó la antigua iglesia.
The resonance of the music filled the ancient church.
La resonancia en esta catedral es impresionante.
The resonance in this cathedral is impressive.
El violín tiene una caja de madera que ayuda a la resonancia.
The violin has a wooden body that helps with the resonance.
Buscamos un lugar con poca resonancia para grabar el video.
We are looking for a place with little echo to record the video.
Abstract vs. Concrete
When talking about sound, 'resonancia' refers to the quality of the sound rather than a specific sound itself.
Eco vs. Rebote vs. Resonancia
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