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sound (EN)
substantivo, adjetivo, verbo

substantivo “sound”

sing. sound, pl. sounds ou incontável
  1. som
    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. estreito (explicação: passagem de água estreita entre uma ilha e o continente)
    They took a boat trip around the sound, admiring the scenic coastline.
  4. bexiga natatória
    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. saudável
    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. coerente
    The mathematician's proof was sound, leaving no room for doubt.
  4. profundo (explicação: referindo-se ao sono)
    After a long day of work, she fell into a sound sleep.
  5. intenso
    The boxer delivered a sound punch that knocked his opponent to the ground.
  6. válido (explicação: no contexto legal)
    The contract was sound, providing a firm legal basis for the partnership.

verbo “sound”

infinitivo sound; ele sounds; pret. sounded; part. sounded; ger. sounding
  1. emitir som
    The fire alarm sounded, and everyone evacuated the building.
  2. soar
    His voice sounded strained over the phone, hinting at his fatigue.
  3. fundamentar-se (explicação: no contexto de uma área específica do direito)
    The attorney argued that the case sounded in contract law.
  4. mergulhar (explicação: referindo-se à baleia)
    After breaching, the whale sounded, disappearing into the ocean's depths.
  5. sondar (explicação: no contexto de descobrir pensamentos ou intenções)
    I sounded out my colleague about the new project, but he seemed hesitant.
  6. sondar (explicação: no contexto de medir profundidade)
    Before anchoring, the crew sounded the harbor to ensure it was safe.
  7. sondar (explicação: no contexto médico)
    The physician sounded the patient's lungs to check for any abnormalities.