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roncar means to snore — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 9, 2025

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roncar

verb • /[ron-KAR]/

to snore

Example:

Siempre ronca como un tractor enorme.

He always snores like a big tractor.

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🧠 What does roncar mean?

Roncar means 'to snore' in Spanish. It describes the sound someone makes when they are sleeping deeply and breathing heavily through their nose and mouth. It can range from a gentle rumble to a loud, vibrating noise.

📚 Extra examples

  • Mi abuelo ronca muy fuerte.
    My grandfather snores very loudly.
  • Anoche no pude dormir porque mi perro roncaba.
    Last night I couldn't sleep because my dog was snoring.
  • ¡Deja de roncar!
    Stop snoring!
  • El ronquido de mi compañero de cuarto me despertó.
    My roommate's snoring woke me up.
  • Ella ronca cuando está muy cansada.
    She snores when she's very tired.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to snore' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'to snore' is 'roncar'.
How do you pronounce 'roncar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced 'rohn-CAR', rolling the 'r' slightly.
How do you use 'roncar' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'Él ronca mucho' (He snores a lot), or 'Ella empezó a roncar' (She started snoring).
What is the English translation of 'roncar'?
The English translation of 'roncar' is 'to snore'.
Does 'roncar' change for gender or number?
Yes, like most verbs, 'roncar' conjugates depending on who is doing the snoring (e.g., 'yo ronco' - I snore, 'él ronca' - he snores, 'ellos roncan' - they snore).
Is 'roncar' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'roncar' is a common word used in everyday conversations.
Does 'roncar' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'roncar' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It's a straightforward way to say 'to snore'.
Is 'roncar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, 'roncar' has the same meaning and usage across Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'roncar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense conjugation: Yo ronco Tú roncas Él/Ella/Usted ronca Nosotros/as roncamos Vosotros/as roncáis Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes roncan

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "roncar"

Synonyms: resoplar (to snort/puff), dar ronquidos (to make snoring sounds)

💡 Did You Know?

Some Spanish speakers use the funny onomatopoeia 'zzz' to represent the sound of snoring, just like in English!

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