sonido estridente
loud sound
The Spanish term 'sonido estridente' translates to 'loud sound' in English. It is most commonly used to describe a sound that is piercing or extremely loud. In essence, it describes a sound that is high-pitched or harsh enough to garner significant attention or be extraordinarily noticeable.
Example sentences using: sonido estridente
El sonido estridente del despertador me despertó de un salto.
The shrieking sound of the alarm clock woke me up with a start.
In this sentence, the 'shrieking sound' is an unwanted noise made by the alarm clock that causes the speaker to wake up abruptly. It illustrates a scenario where a loud disturbing sound can cause sudden reactions.
El sonido estridente de la sirena de la ambulancia cortó a través de la noche.
The piercing sound of the ambulance siren cut through the night.
The sentence portrays how loud, high-pitched noises, such as an ambulance siren ('el sonido estridente de la sirena de la ambulancia') can dominate over other sounds, especially in quiet settings like night time.
Tras un rato, el sonido estridente de la alarma del coche se volvió insoportable.
After a while, the blaring sound of the car alarm became unbearable.
This sentence describes a situation where a continuous loud noise, 'the blaring sound of the car alarm', moves from being a mere disturbance to being unbearable, portraying the impact of persistent loud sounds on one's comfort.