resonance

• Sustantivo que designa el fenómeno de amplificación de vibraciones cuando la frecuencia de una fuerza externa coincide con la natural de un sistema, y, por extensión, la cualidad de un sonido de ser profundo y lleno. También se usa metafóricamente para referirse a una conexión o acuerdo significativo con algo o alguien.

A noun describing the quality of being deep, full, and reverberating, often used in physics for amplified vibrations, in acoustics for rich sound, and metaphorically for meaningful connection or agreement.

1. Physics: Excited state of a particleC1formalscientific

   An unstable, short-lived state of a subatomic particle that appears as a sharp peak in the probability of absorbing electromagnetic radiation.

   Resonancia en física de partículas

   • The particle's resonance was observed at a specific energy level.
   • Resonance in particle physics helps identify new particles.
   • The absorption spectrum showed a clear resonance peak.

2. Physics: Amplified vibrationB2formalscientific

   A large amplitude vibration caused by a small periodic force when its frequency matches the natural frequency of the system.

   Resonancia (física)

   • The bridge collapsed due to resonance from the wind.
   • A tuning fork demonstrates resonance when it vibrates in response to sound.
   • Engineers design buildings to avoid resonance during earthquakes.

   Sinónimossympathetic vibration

3. Sound: Deep, rich qualityB2formal

   The quality of a sound that is deep, full, and reverberating, often due to the physical properties of the space or object producing it.

   Resonancia (cualidad sonora)

   • The resonance of the cello filled the concert hall.
   • His voice had a natural resonance that commanded attention.
   • The cathedral's acoustics gave the choir's singing a beautiful resonance.

   Sinónimosfullnessplangencyreverberanceringsonority

4. Figurative: Mutual understandingB2formal

   A relationship of mutual understanding, trust, or agreement between people or groups.

   Resonancia (figurado: entendimiento mutuo)

   • There was a strong resonance between the two leaders' ideas.
   • The speech found resonance with the audience's concerns.
   • Their shared experiences created a deep resonance in their friendship.

   Sinónimosaccordaffinitybondchemistryconnectionempathyharmonyrapportsympathyunderstanding

5. Linguistics: Speech qualityC1formalscientific

   The quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the vibration of air in the throat, mouth, and nasal cavities.

   Resonancia en fonética

   • Nasal resonance is important for pronouncing certain sounds.
   • The singer worked on improving her vocal resonance.
   • Resonance in speech can vary between different languages.