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Sound
01
sonido
anything that we can hear
Ejemplos
Laughter is a delightful sound that brightens any room.
02
sonido
the audio that comes from a TV, movie, radio, etc.
Ejemplos
The radio ’s sound quality improved after they fixed the antenna.
La calidad del sonido de la radio mejoró después de que arreglaron la antena.
03
the subjective perception or sensation of hearing
04
a sudden audible event or occurrence
05
mechanical vibrations transmitted through a medium such as air or water
06
an individual speech unit without regard to whether it is a phoneme
07
a large inlet of the ocean or a deep bay
08
a narrow sea channel connecting two larger bodies of water
to sound
01
sonar, resonar
to make a noise
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The fire alarm sounded, prompting everyone to evacuate.
La alarma de incendios sonó, lo que hizo que todos evacuaran.
1.1
pronunciar, articular
to articulate or pronounce words or sounds
Transitive: to sound a word or sound
Ejemplos
When reading aloud, try to sound each syllable clearly.
Cuando leas en voz alta, intenta articular cada sílaba claramente.
1.2
sonar, hacer sonar
to make something, often a musical instrument, emit sound
Transitive: to sound sth
Ejemplos
The ship 's captain sounded the ship's horn to signal departure.
El capitán del barco hizo sonar la bocina del barco para señalar la partida.
1.3
sonar, resonar
to convey the impression or resemblance of a particular noise based on what is heard
Intransitive: to sound like sth
Ejemplos
Her footsteps on the creaky floorboards sounded eerily like ghostly whispers.
Sus pasos en las tablas del suelo crujientes sonaban extrañamente como susurros fantasmas.
1.4
sonar, emitir un sonido
to emit a specific noise or tone to communicate a message, provide a warning, or convey information
Transitive: to sound a noise or tone
Ejemplos
Economists are sounding a warning about potential market instability.
Los economistas emiten una advertencia sobre la posible inestabilidad del mercado.
02
sonar, parecer
to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard
Linking Verb: to sound [adj]
Ejemplos
Your friend 's suggestion for a road trip sounds exciting.
La sugerencia de tu amigo para un viaje por carretera suena emocionante.
2.1
sonar, parecer
to use one's voice to convey a particular emotion or quality
Linking Verb: to sound [adj]
Ejemplos
I do n't want to sound critical, but there are some issues with the plan.
No quiero sonar crítico, pero hay algunos problemas con el plan.
2.2
sonar, parecer
to give the impression of or appear as if something is a particular way or possesses specific qualities
Dialect
British
BritishLinking Verb: to sound sth
Ejemplos
That sounds a reasonable approach to the problem.
Eso suena como un enfoque razonable para el problema.
03
sondear, medir la profundidad
to use a special equipment to measure the depth of something, particularly a body of water
Transitive: to sound depth of something
Ejemplos
The researchers will sound the well to determine its water level.
Los investigadores sondeán el pozo para determinar su nivel de agua.
04
auscultar, explorar
to examine a body cavity, such as the chest or abdomen, by listening to the sounds it produces using a stethoscope or other medical instrument
Transitive: to sound a body cavity
Ejemplos
The medical student practiced sounding the lungs during the training.
El estudiante de medicina practicó auscultar los pulmones durante el entrenamiento.
05
sondear, explorar
to use a long surgical probe to examine or treat internal cavities, such as the bladder, in a person's body
Transitive: to sound internal cavities of body
Ejemplos
To diagnose the problem, the urologist had to sound the patient's bladder.
Para diagnosticar el problema, el urólogo tuvo que sondear la vejiga del paciente.
06
sumergirse, zambullirse
(of a whale or marine creature) to descend rapidly and steeply from the surface to a considerable depth in the water
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The deep-sea explorer observed the giant squid sounding into the darkness.
El explorador de las profundidades marinas observó al calamar gigante sumergiéndose en la oscuridad.
sound
01
sano, saludable
healthy in both body and mind, without any illness or problems
Ejemplos
The doctor said the baby is sound and growing well.
El médico dijo que el bebé está sano y creciendo bien.
02
en buen estado, sólido
being in good condition and without any damage or flaws
Ejemplos
The foundation of the house is sound and firm.
Los cimientos de la casa están sólidos y firmes.
03
seguro
financially stable, reliable, and free from significant risks
Ejemplos
He chose to invest in government bonds because they are considered a sound and low-risk option.
Él eligió invertir en bonos del gobierno porque se consideran una opción sólida y de bajo riesgo.
04
characterized by good judgment and reliability
05
complete, thorough, or solid
06
(of sleep) deep and undisturbed
07
virtuous or ethical
08
vigorous, forceful, or severe
09
having legal validity or enforceability
10
sólido, válido
having a solid foundation in logic or reason
Ejemplos
They conducted sound research to ensure accurate results.
Realizaron una investigación sólida para garantizar resultados precisos.
11
good, acceptable, decent, or reliable
DialectBritish
British
SlangEjemplos
Do n't worry about the plan, it 's sound.
Árbol Léxico
soundable
soundless
sound
