sound

• Descreve algo que está em boas condições, sólido, ou que não tem danos, ferimentos ou defeitos. Também pode indicar algo confiável, saudável ou bem fundamentado.

Describes something that is in good condition, firm, or free from damage, injury, or defect.

1. Healthy and strongB1formal

   In good health or condition; free from injury or disease.

   Saudável e forte

   • After the accident, he was lucky to be sound and unharmed.
   • The doctor declared the patient sound after the check-up.
   • The building's foundation is structurally sound.

   Sinônimosfithalehealthyheartyrobuststurdyvigorouswholesome

   Antônimosdiseasedfrailillinfirmsickunhealthyunsoundweak

2. Sensible and reasonableB2formal

   Showing good judgment; sensible or wise.

   Sensato

   • That is a sound investment strategy.
   • She gave me sound advice about my career.
   • His argument is based on sound reasoning.

   Sinônimoscogentjudiciouslogicalprudentrationalreasonablereliablesensiblesolidvalidwise

   Antônimosfoolishirrationalsenselessunsoundunwise

3. Thorough and completeB2formal

   Solid, reliable, or well-founded.

   Sólido

   • The company has a sound financial position.
   • He has a sound understanding of the subject.
   • The plan is sound and should work well.

   Sinônimoscogentcompletelogicalreliablesensiblesolidsubstantialthoroughvalid

   Antônimosdefectivefallaciousfaultyflawedincompleteinvalidshakyunreliableunsoundweak

• Substantivo que designa as vibrações que se propagam pelo ar ou por outro meio e são percebidas pelo ouvido como oscilações de diferentes alturas e intensidades; também se refere a qualquer coisa que se possa ouvir, ao ruído ou à impressão auditiva.

A noun referring to vibrations that travel through the air or another medium, perceived by the ear as vibrations of varying pitch and volume.

1. Auditory sensationA1formal

   Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium, perceived by the ear.

   Som

   • The sound of thunder scared the children.
   • She heard a strange sound from the attic.
   • What sound does a cat make?

   Sinônimosacousticnoisetone

   Antônimossilence

2. Audio in mediaA2formal

   The recorded or reproduced auditory content in music, film, or broadcasts.

   Som em mídia

   • Turn up the sound on the TV.
   • The movie has excellent sound effects.
   • He works in sound production for concerts.

   Sinônimosaudio

3. Body noiseB1informal

   A noise produced by the body, like breathing or heartbeat.

   Som do corpo

   • The doctor listened to the sound of her heartbeat.
   • He made a snoring sound all night.
   • The baby made gurgling sounds.

• Verbo que indica produzir som ou ruído, ou parecer ser de determinada forma com base no que se ouve.

A verb used to indicate the act of producing a sound or making a noise, or to seem or appear to be.

1. Make a noiseA1formal

   To produce a sound or noise.

   Emitir som

   • The bell sounded at noon.
   • The alarm sounded loudly.
   • Birds sound cheerful in the morning.

   Sinônimosblareboomchimeclangechopealresoundreverberateringtoll

2. Seem or appearB1formal

   To give the impression of being a certain way when heard or judged.

   Parecer

   • That sounds like a good idea.
   • She sounds tired after the long day.
   • The plan sounds reasonable to me.

   Sinônimosappearseem

3. Measure depthC1formal

   To measure the depth of water using a line or device.

   Medir a profundidade

   • The sailors sounded the depth before anchoring.
   • They sounded the ocean floor near the coast.
   • The ship sounded the water to check for shallows.

   Sinônimosfathomgaugeplumbprobe

Variantes phrasalsound offsound out