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sound (EN)
sustantivo, adjetivo, verbo

sustantivo “sound”

sing. sound, pl. sounds o no contable
  1. sonido
    The sound of the rain against the window was soothing.
  2. alcance auditivo
    The children were playing too far away to be within the sound of their mother's call.
  3. estrecho (explicación: paso de agua estrecho)
    They took a boat trip around the sound, admiring the scenic coastline.
  4. vejiga natatoria (explicación: órgano de los peces)
    The chef prepared a dish using fish sounds, which was surprisingly delicious.
  5. sonda
    The doctor used a sound to check for any obstructions in the patient's artery.

adjetivo “sound”

sound, comp. sounder, sup. soundest
  1. sano
    After the accident, everyone was relieved to find the driver sound.
  2. sólido
    The bridge was inspected and found to be sound, requiring no immediate repairs.
  3. sólido (explicación: en el sentido de argumento o razonamiento)
    The mathematician's proof was sound, leaving no room for doubt.
  4. profundo (explicación: en el sentido de sueño)
    After a long day of work, she fell into a sound sleep.
  5. fuerte (explicación: en el sentido de intensidad)
    The boxer delivered a sound punch that knocked his opponent to the ground.
  6. válido (explicación: en el sentido legal)
    The contract was sound, providing a firm legal basis for the partnership.

verbo “sound”

infinitivo sound; él sounds; pret. sounded; part. sounded; ger. sounding
  1. sonar
    The fire alarm sounded, and everyone evacuated the building.
  2. sonar (explicación: en el sentido de impresión auditiva)
    His voice sounded strained over the phone, hinting at his fatigue.
  3. fundamentarse (explicación: en el sentido legal)
    The attorney argued that the case sounded in contract law.
  4. zambullirse (explicación: acción de las ballenas)
    After breaching, the whale sounded, disappearing into the ocean's depths.
  5. tantear
    I sounded out my colleague about the new project, but he seemed hesitant.
  6. sondar
    Before anchoring, the crew sounded the harbor to ensure it was safe.
  7. sondear
    The physician sounded the patient's lungs to check for any abnormalities.