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rumore

noise

noun roo-MOH-reh Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'rumor' (noise, rumour)

Also means

sound

Usage Note

Rumore is unwanted or background noise, distinct from suono (a deliberate or musical sound) and voce (voice). The phrase fare rumore can also mean to cause a stir or make headlines.

Examples

"Il rumore del traffico mi disturba."

Natural Translation

The traffic noise bothers me.

Literal Translation

The noise of-the traffic me bothers.

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