← Back to Fala2Me

mellow sound

[/ˈmeloʊ saʊnd/]
nounpl: mellow sounds
som suave
1. A soft, smooth, and warm sound that is pleasing to the ear; lacking harshness or stridency
The mellow sound of the violin filled the concert hall.
O som suave do violino preencheu a sala de concertos.
2. An acoustic quality that is rich, mature, and fully developed, often associated with aged instruments or experienced musicians
The guitarist's mellow sound came from years of practice.
O som suave do guitarrista resultou de anos de prática.
Synonyms
warm soundsmooth soundrich soundsoft tonedulcet sound
Antonyms
harsh soundshrill soundstrident soundabrasive soundgrating sound

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
som suave
Most common and widely understood translation
Rio de Janeiro
som macio
Alternative colloquial form emphasizing softness
São Paulo
som envolvente
Less common but used to emphasize warmth and appeal
Portugal
som melífluo
More formal and literary alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

a mellow sound on the ears
smooth as mellow sound
mellow tones of voice
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →