ruido

See also: ruído

Spanish

Etymology

Inherited from Old Spanish roýdo, from Latin rugītus. Doublet of rugido. Cognate with English rut (period of heightened sexual arousal and activity in animals). Compare English roar.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrwido/ [ˈrwi.ð̞o]
  • Rhymes: -ido
  • Syllabification: rui‧do

Noun

ruido m (plural ruidos)

  1. noise, racket, rattle, clatter, sound (various sounds, usually unwanted)
    No puedo dormir. Los vecinos están haciendo demasiado ruido.
    I can't sleep. The neighbors are making too much noise.
    ¡No hagas ruido!
    Don't make a sound!
  2. noise (unwanted part of a signal)
    También puede utilizar el efecto de reducción de ruido.
    You may also use the noise reduction effect.
  3. uproar, talk, fuss
    Synonym: alboroto

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