Meaning
La expresión «It sounds like» en inglés se utiliza para expresar la impresión o interpretación que se tiene sobre algo que se ha escuchado. Esta frase se traduce al español como «Parece que» o «Suena como si», y se emplea cuando se quiere comunicar lo que una situación, historia o idea sugiere o indica, especialmente basado en lo que se ha oído.
Por ejemplo, si alguien describe una situación complicada en el trabajo, podrías responder con «It sounds like a challenging situation», que en español sería «Parece una situación desafiante». Aquí, estás mostrando comprensión y empatía hacia lo que la otra persona está diciendo, basándote en la información que te han proporcionado.
En resumen, «It sounds like» es una forma útil de mostrar que estás interpretando o inferiendo algo a partir de lo que escuchas, y se emplea para reflejar opiniones o suposiciones de manera cortés y considerada.
Today's Sentences
- It sounds like fun.
- It sounds like a good idea.
- It sounds like show business.
- It sounds like an exciting event.
- It sounds like last night was great.
- Writer's Note
01
It sounds like fun.
Situation 1
Do you wanna go on a trip to Mexico with me?
It sounds like fun.
It’s all-inclusive.
Let me know the details!
Situation 2
I want to try boxing.
Really?
I always wanted to learn.
Siempre quise aprender.
Do you wanna register together?
It sounds like fun!
02
It sounds like a good idea.
Situation 1
How about dinner and drinks tonight?
Sounds great!
Maybe we should take a taxi.
It sounds like a good idea.
Situation 2
How can we fill this empty space?
I’m not sure.
Any ideas?
¿Alguna idea?
Maybe we could buy some plants?
It sounds like a good idea.
03
It sounds like show business.
Situation 1
How’s your new acting role going?
Pretty good.
There’s so much dressing up and going to events though.
Sin embargo, hay tantas ocasiones para arreglarse y asistir a eventos.
Well, it sounds like show business.
I'm trying to make the most of this experience.
Situation 2
I’ve been so exhausted with all these shows.
Going on tour must take a toll on your health.
I love performing but it’s very tiring.
It sounds like show business.
04
It sounds like an exciting event.
Situation 1
I’m looking forward to the food and wine festival!
It sounds like an exciting event.
What vendors will you visit?
¿Qué vendedores visitarás?
I’ll be looking at beverage vendors this year.
I heard there'd be a lot of new wine and beer promotions during the festival.
Situation 2
I’m attending the World Series game tonight.
It sounds like an exciting event.
I got free tickets to some great seats.
Wanna go?
¿Quieres ir?
I’d love to!
05
It sounds like last night was great.
Situation 1
How was the party?
It was so much fun.
I met so many amazing people.
Conocí a muchas personas increíbles.
It sounds like last night was great.
It was.
You should come with me next time.
Deberías venir conmigo la próxima vez.
Situation 2
How was the birthday party last night?
It went really well.
Everyone looked very happy.
Todos se veían muy felices.
It sounds like last night was great.
His friends made such beautiful toasts.
Writer's Note
"like" + noun or pronoun = a ressemblance between people or objects.
- She's like her mom.
- He's got the bluest eyes just like his dad.
- He's like the Babe Ruth of Asia.
- The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. He's just like his mother.
"as if/as though" = used after "look", "seem", "feel" to express an impression.
- It looks as if he's got a new car.
- She looks as if she's still sad.
- He looks as if he's bored.
- They look as if they're ready to fight.
TIP: it depends on the situation but you can interchange "like" and "as if/as though" if you're talking about similarities in the context of the dialogue.
Try it out!
It sounds like👉It sounds as if
It looks like👉It looks as if
He acts like👉He acts as if
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