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estruendo means uproar / crash — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 14, 2025

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estruendo

noun • /[es-TREW-en-doh]/

uproar / crash

Example:

El estruendo despertó al vecindario.

The crash woke up the neighborhood.

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🧠 What does estruendo mean?

Estruendo describes a loud, resounding noise, often sudden and chaotic. Think of a clash of cymbals, a building collapsing, or a boisterous crowd. It carries a sense of intensity and can sometimes imply disorder or commotion. While often used for physical sounds, it can also describe a metaphorical uproar, like a political scandal.

📚 Extra examples

  • El estruendo del trueno me despertó.
    The crash of thunder woke me up.
  • Un estruendo de risas llenó la sala.
    An uproar of laughter filled the room.
  • ¡Qué estruendo hacen los niños!
    The children are making such a racket!
  • El estruendo del avión al despegar era ensordecedor.
    The roar of the airplane taking off was deafening.
  • El escándalo político causó un gran estruendo en los medios.
    The political scandal caused a huge uproar in the media.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'uproar / crash' in Spanish?
You could say 'estruendo', 'alboroto', 'estrépito', or 'fracaso' depending on the specific nuance you're aiming for. 'Estruendo' emphasizes the loudness and suddenness of the sound.
How do you pronounce 'estruendo' in Spanish?
It's pronounced es-tru-EN-do. The stress falls on the 'EN' syllable.
How do you use 'estruendo' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'El estruendo del concierto era increíble' (The roar of the concert was incredible), or 'El estruendo de la tormenta nos asustó' (The crash of the storm frightened us).
What is the English translation of 'estruendo'?
It translates to 'uproar', 'crash', 'din', 'racket', or 'roar', depending on the context.
Does 'estruendo' change for gender or number?
No, 'estruendo' is a masculine noun and doesn't change its form for plurals. You'd say 'los estruendos' for the plural form.
Is 'estruendo' common in everyday Spanish?
It's not incredibly common, but you'll hear it occasionally, particularly in descriptive writing or when someone is talking about a loud, surprising noise.
Does 'estruendo' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. It's primarily used in its literal sense to describe a loud noise.
Is 'estruendo' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage are generally consistent across both Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "estruendo"

Synonyms: alboroto, estrépito, ruido, fragor, estruendo
Opposites: silencio, calma, tranquilidad

💡 Did You Know?

While 'estruendo' often describes negative sounds like crashes, it can also be used for positive ones, such as the roar of applause at a concert!

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