sound

solido

Robusto e sicuro da usare, senza danni o debolezze importanti.

In inglese semplice: Strong, complete, and safe to use, with no serious damage or weakness.

• The old bridge is still sound.
• An engineer checked that the roof was structurally sound.
• We need sound foundations before building the walls.

Sinonimi: solid, secure, strong

Contrari: unsound

Espressioni comuni: sound structure, structurally sound, sound foundations

sano, illeso

In buona salute, senza ferite né malattie.

In inglese semplice: Healthy and free from injury or illness.

• The children arrived home safe and sound.
• She remained of sound mind into old age.
• The vet confirmed that the horse was sound.

Sinonimi: healthy, unharmed

Contrari: unhealthy

Espressioni comuni: safe and sound, sound mind, sound body

a posto, simpatico

Buono, accettabile o piacevole nei rapporti con gli altri.

In inglese semplice: Good, acceptable, or pleasant to deal with.

• He is a sound guy.
• I feel sound today, thanks.
• Your friends seem sound.

Sinonimi: good, decent, nice

Espressioni comuni: sound guy, sound person, sound mate

va bene, perfetto

Si dice per esprimere accordo, comprensione o soddisfazione.

In inglese semplice: Used to say that you agree, understand, or are pleased with something.

• “I booked the tickets.” “Sound!”
• “Meet you at six.” “Sound, see you then.”
• “You can borrow my bike.” “Sound, thanks!”

Sinonimi: okay, great, right

Espressioni comuni: sound thanks, sound mate

suono, rumore

Qualcosa che si sente, come una voce, la musica o un rumore.

In inglese semplice: Something you hear, such as a voice, music, or a noise.

• I heard a strange sound.
• The door opened without a sound.
• What sounds can you hear outside?

Come si usa: sound of something (I heard the sound of rain.)

Sinonimi: noise

Espressioni comuni: loud sound, sound of something, make a sound, sound waves

stretto, braccio di mare

Tratto stretto di mare tra terre o che si estende all’interno della terraferma.

In inglese semplice: A narrow area of sea between land areas, or a long narrow part reaching into the land.

• Boats crossed the sound at dawn.
• The island lies across a narrow sound.
• Strong currents flow through the sound.

Sinonimi: strait, channel, inlet

Espressioni comuni: across the sound, narrow sound, sail the sound