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ressoar

/ʁe.suˈaʁ/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.verb

To produce a deep, reverberating sound; to echo, resound, or reverberate.

Example Sentences:
  • O sino da igreja começou a ressoar pelo vale.
  • Sua voz costumava ressoar com força naquele salão vazio.
2.verb

To evoke a feeling of shared emotion, belief, or agreement; to resonate figuratively.

Example Sentences:
  • As palavras do palestrante pareciam ressoar na mente de todos.
  • Essa música costuma ressoar profundamente com o público jovem.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'resonare', meaning 'to sound back' or 'resound', which is composed of the prefix 're-' (again, back) and the verb 'sonare' (to sound). It shares the same linguistic root as the English words 'resound' and 'resonance'.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of 'ressoar' as 're-sound'. The 'soar' part can help you imagine a sound soaring and echoing through a large canyon.

Frequently Asked Questions About “ressoar

1. What is the meaning of “ressoar” in English?

In English, ressoar (verb) is defined as: “To produce a deep, reverberating sound; to echo, resound, or reverberate.”.

2. How do you use “ressoar” in a sentence?

O sino da igreja começou a ressoar pelo vale.

3. What are English synonyms of “ressoar”?

Common synonyms include:ecoar,reverberar,retumbar,vibrar,soar

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “ressoar”?

Derived from the Latin 'resonare', meaning 'to sound back' or 'resound', which is composed of the prefix 're-' (again, back) and the verb 'sonare' (to sound). It shares the same linguistic root as the English words 'resound' and 'resonance'.