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som.

sound (sensation perceived by the ear)

3 characters1 syllables approx.Português language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsõ/Brazil/ˈsõ/Portugal/ˈsɐ̃w̃/Portugal
  1. sound (sensation perceived by the ear)

    masculine
  2. music (melodic and rhythmic sounds made as art)

    informal · masculine
  3. an audio device, such as a stereo

    informal · masculine
Where this word comes from

From Old Galician-Portuguese son (probably influenced by or possibly borrowed from Old Occitan son), from Latin sonus. Alternatively, regressively derived from the verb soar. Compare Galician and Spanish son.

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