Noise in Spanish 🇪🇸

Memory trick

They’re rude to make so much noise

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ruido info.

Tips to remember the word “ruido”:
– Associate the word “ruido” with the English word “rude,” and imagine that unwanted noise is a rude interruption to silence.
– Link “ruido” with the similar-sounding English word “ruin,” as excessive noise can ruin a moment of peace.

Explanations:
– “Ruido” is a noun in Spanish that means noise or sound that is loud, unpleasant, or unexpected.
– It refers to any unwanted or disruptive sound in the environment.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Bulla”: Often implies clamor or a mix of voices and sounds.
– “Estruendo”: A loud, thunderous noise or a booming sound.
– “Sonido”: This is a more neutral term for sound, not necessarily unpleasant.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– “Ruido” can also be used in a figurative sense to mean fuss or commotion in a social context.
– In some regions, “hacer ruido” can mean to attract attention or to cause a stir.

Examples of sentences that use it:
– “El ruido del tráfico me impide dormir por las noches.” (The noise from the traffic keeps me from sleeping at night.)
– “¿Puedes bajar el volumen? Hay demasiado ruido.” (Can you lower the volume? There’s too much noise.)
– “Se escuchó un ruido extraño en el ático.” (A strange noise was heard in the attic.)
– “La construcción al lado de mi casa produce un ruido constante.” (The construction next to my house is making a constant noise.)
– “Los vecinos hicieron mucho ruido durante la fiesta y no pude concentrarme.” (The neighbors made a lot of noise during the party and I couldn’t concentrate.)

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