soné

Sonó is the third-person singular form of the Spanish verb sonar in the preterite tense. It indicates that something produced a sound or rang in the past. The verb can refer to objects such as a telephone or an alarm, as well as to sounds or impressions perceived in past events. For example, El teléfono sonó a las tres. means “The telephone rang at three.”

Etymology and related forms: Sonar comes from Latin sonāre, itself derived from sonus (sound). Related words include sonido (sound), sonoro (sonorous or loud), and sonoridad (sonority). The full preterite conjugation for sonar is: yo soné, tú sonaste, él sonó, nosotros sonamos, vosotros sonasteis, ellos sonaron. The form sonó specifically marks the third-person singular past.

Usage notes: Beyond literal ringing, sonó can express how something sounded or seemed in the past. It is common to use phrases like sonó a broma (that sounded like a joke) or sonó bien (that sounded good), where the sense is figurative rather than a physical sound. The choice between sonó and other tenses depends on the narrative timeline and aspect.

Examples:

- El teléfono sonó dos veces.

- La campana sonó a las cinco.

- Eso sonó a broma.

See also: sonar, sonido, sonoro, sonoridad.