Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈtwreno/

Translation Options into English

• Thunder

Meaning and Usage

In Spanish, "trueno" refers to the sound produced by a discharge of atmospheric electricity during a thunderstorm. It is commonly used in both oral and written language, especially in colloquial contexts, such as conversations about weather or natural phenomena. The term is frequently used in general conversation.

Example Sentences

1. El trueno retumbó en el cielo mientras comenzaba a llover.

2. The thunder rumbled in the sky as it began to rain.

3. A los niños les asusta el trueno en las tormentas.

4. Children are scared of thunder during storms.

5. Escuché un fuerte trueno y pensé que venía una tormenta.

6. I heard a loud thunder and thought a storm was coming.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "trueno" appears in several idiomatic expressions, primarily related to the idea of loudness or suddenness. Here are some examples:

1. "Hacer trueno"
2. Esto no hace trueno si no hay relámpago.

3. This doesn't make thunder if there is no lightning.

4. "Trueno en un mar en calma"

5. Ella es un trueno en un mar en calma; su risa siempre resuena.

6. She is thunder in a calm sea; her laughter always resonates.

7. "Truenos y relámpagos"

8. Los truenos y relámpagos hicieron que la gente se asustara.

9. The thunder and lightning scared people.

10. "Como trueno"

11. Ella llegó a la fiesta como trueno, llamando la atención de todos.
12. She arrived at the party like thunder, grabbing everyone's attention.

Etymology

The word "trueno" comes from the latinate "tonitrus," which is derived from the Latin term for thunder. This term has its roots in Proto-Indo-European "tengʰ-" meaning "to strike" or "to hit." The transition into the Spanish language contained influences from various languages as it developed through different regions.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Rugido (roar) - Estruendo (blast)

Antonyms: - Silencio (silence) - Calma (calm)