o som→ soundPortuguese word meaning
"o som" is a A2-level Portuguese word meaning "sound". Below you can find 19 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Portuguese conversations.
19 stories
Example Sentences

The Lost Cat
Emma ouve um pequeno som.
Emma hears a small sound.

The Disappearing Cat
Emma ouve um barulhinho.
Emma hears a small sound.

Autumn Leaves
As folhas farfalham suavemente.
The leaves make a nice sound.

Rainy Day
Ouço o som das gotas de chuva.
I hear the sound of raindrops.

Buying a Metro Ticket
A máquina faz um som.
The machine makes a sound.

Feeding the Cat
Milo ouve o som da lata.
Milo hears the sound of the can.

Sending a Message
Depois de dois minutos, o telemóvel emite um som.
After two minutes, the phone makes a sound.

Getting a Haircut
A máquina fazia um zumbido.
The clippers made a buzzing sound.

Theme Park Adventure
Havia sons assustadores e coisas que saltavam na direção deles.
There were scary sounds and things that jumped out at them.

New Baby
Depois de várias horas, eles ouviram algo lindo.
After several hours, they heard a beautiful sound.

At the Dentist
Ela ouviu o som da broca.
She heard the sound of the drill.

The Social Media Post
Depois de cinco minutos, o telemóvel dela tocou.
After five minutes, her phone made a sound.

The Flat Tire
De repente, ela ouviu um som estranho vindo do seu carro.
Suddenly, she heard a strange sound from her car.

The Strange Noise
O som vinha do andar de baixo.
The sound came from downstairs.

First Time in New York
Os sons da cidade eram altos e emocionantes.
The sounds of the city were loud and exciting.

The Noisy Neighbors
Todas as manhãs, Emma acordava com o som de passos.
Every morning, Emma woke up to the sound of footsteps.

The Science Project
Eles leram muitos livros sobre plantas e som.
They read many books about plants and sound.

The Empty Nest
Ambos sentiam falta do som da música que vinha do quarto dela.
They both missed the sound of music coming from her room.

The Night Train
O som rÃtmico do comboio nos carris era muito reconfortante.
The rhythmic sound of the train on the tracks was very soothing.
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