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sonar

to sound

verb soh-NAHR Less Common
Communication Language

Also means

to ring

Usage Note

Sonar is a stem-changing verb (o→ue: suena, suenan). It means to produce a sound (el teléfono suena) and also 'to sound like' (eso suena bien, 'that sounds good'). The reflexive sonarse specifically means to blow one's nose (suénate la nariz), which learners often find surprising.

Examples

"El despertador suena a las siete."

Natural Translation

The alarm clock rings at seven.

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