loud sound

[/laʊd saʊnd/]

noun phrasepl: loud sounds

som alto

1. A noise or acoustic vibration with high intensity or volume that is easily heard

The loud sound of the thunder scared the children.

O som alto do trovão assustou as crianças.

2. An audible noise that is disturbing or unpleasant due to its volume

The loud sound from the construction site woke us up early.

O som alto da obra nos acordou cedo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

som alto

Most common usage in Brazil

General Brazilian

barulho alto

Alternative expression emphasizing noise quality

Portugal

som alto

Standard usage in Portugal

Portugal

ruído alto

More formal or technical usage

at the top of one's lungs (em tom de voz muito alto)

loud as a horn (alto como uma buzina)

deafening sound (som ensurdecedor)

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