echo

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɛkəʊ/ AmE /ˈɛkoʊ/

noun / verb en → es

1 SOUND [uncountable] B1

a sound that is repeated because it bounces off a surface such as a wall or mountain

eco, resonancia

Collocations an echo in a room

  • The sound of her voice echoed around the empty hall.

    El sonido de su voz resonó en el vestíbulo vacío.

2 REPEAT [transitive] B2

to repeat what someone has said, often because you agree with them or to show that you are listening

repetir, responder

  • echo somebody's words
  • He echoed the sentiments of many people.

    Él repitió los sentimientos de muchas personas.

3 COPY [transitive] C1

to copy or imitate someone else's actions, ideas, etc., especially in order to be successful like them

copiar, imitar

  • echo somebody's success
  • The new company is trying to echo the success of its competitors.

    La nueva empresa está intentando copiar el éxito de sus competidores.