nounmasculinepl: sons fracos
weak sound, faint sound, low sound
1. A sound that is quiet, barely audible, or of low volume and intensity
The som fraco of the whisper could barely be heard across the room.
O som fraco do sussurro dificilmente podia ser ouvido do outro lado da sala.
2. Audio output with reduced volume or minimal acoustic power
The speaker produced only a som fraco, so we had to turn up the volume.
O alto-falante produzia apenas um som fraco, então tivemos que aumentar o volume.
3. A sound lacking in strength, vigor, or clarity
His som fraco made it difficult to understand what he was saying.
Seu som fraco dificultava a compreensão do que ele estava dizendo.
In Brazilian culture, 'som fraco' is commonly used in everyday contexts ranging from describing music volume to speech clarity. The phrase is neutral and widely understood across different socioeconomic groups. In contexts involving music and sound systems, which are culturally important in Brazil, this term frequently appears in casual conversation and technical discussions.
NYC Slang
weak sound, quiet sound, low volume
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