background noise

• Sonidos no deseados o ajenos presentes en el entorno que pueden interferir con la audición, la comunicación o la concentración. También se usa metafóricamente para referirse a distracciones o información irrelevante en una situación.

Unwanted or irrelevant sounds present in an environment that can interfere with listening, communication, or concentration. Also used metaphorically to describe distractions or irrelevant information in a situation.

1. Ambient soundB1formal

   Unwanted or irrelevant sounds present in an environment that are not the main focus of attention.

   ruido de fondo

   • The background noise in the cafe made it hard to concentrate.
   • We had to filter out the background noise during the recording.
   • The hum of the air conditioner was a constant background noise.

2. Distraction or interferenceB2informal

   Irrelevant information or activity that distracts from the main subject or task.

   ruido de fondo

   • All the gossip was just background noise to the real issue.
   • The constant chatter in the office became background noise to her work.
   • He ignored the background noise and focused on his goal.