el sonsonete
-the tapping
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sonsonete

el sonsonete(
sohn
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soh
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neh
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teh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. tapping
El constante sonsonete del martillo me produjo dolor de cabeza.The constant tapping of the hammer gave me a headache.
a. monotonous delivery
No pesqué ni media palabra de su sonsonete.I couldn't get a single word from his monotonous delivery.
b. droning
Siempre que veo a María, me sale con el mismo sonsonete de lo cansada que está.Every time I see Maria, she gives me the same droning about how tired she is.
a. mocking tone
No aprecio el sonsonete con el que te diriges a mí.I don't appreciate the mocking tone that you use with me.
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