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loud

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adjective
alto
1. producing or capable of producing much noise; having high volume or intensity of sound
The music at the concert was very loud.
A música no concerto era muito alta.
2. characterized by or expressed in strong, emphatic language or manner
He made a loud protest against the decision.
Ele fez um protesto alto contra a decisão.
3. garish or ostentatious in appearance; too bright or showy
She wore a loud dress with bright colors.
Ela usava um vestido chamativo com cores vibrantes.
NYC Slang
loud (unchanged); also 'mad loud' for emphasis in NYC slang
Synonyms
noisydeafeningthunderousblaringboisterousvociferous
Antonyms
quietsilentsoftmutedsubdued

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alto
Most common usage for sound volume
General Brazilian
barulhento
Alternative for noisy or producing loud noise
Portugal
alto
Standard usage
Portugal
ruidoso
More formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

loud and clear - perfectly audible and understandable
loud mouth - a person who talks excessively or indiscreetly
out loud - aloud; audibly
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