make noise

• Producir sonido, a menudo fuerte o molesto; también puede usarse en sentido figurado para referirse a llamar la atención o crear revuelo.

To produce sound, often loud or disruptive; can also be used figuratively to mean attracting attention or causing a stir.

1. Produce soundA1informal

   To create any kind of sound, often unintentionally or as part of an activity.

   hacer ruido

   • Please don't make noise while the baby is sleeping.
   • The old car makes a strange noise when starting.
   • Children often make noise when they are playing.

2. Attract attention or cause a stirB2informal

   To cause a public reaction or draw attention to something, often through complaints or protests.

   hacer ruido / dar que hablar

   • The residents made noise about the new construction project.
   • Activists made noise to demand better working conditions.
   • The scandal made a lot of noise in the media.