Spanish Phrase
¿Y el equipo de sonido?
Meaning
A short, inquisitive question that asks for the status or presence of the sound system. It can be heard when someone wants to confirm whether the audio equipment has been arranged, is working, or needs attention.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal or semi‑formal settings such as event planning meetings, rehearsals, concerts, or even at home when checking if the TV’s speakers are set up. It’s a quick way to bring the topic of audio equipment into the conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Yelequipodesonido?
Y (conjunction)
Used to add a new element or ask for additional information; here it introduces a follow‑up question.
el (definite article)
Masculine singular article that agrees with the noun "equipo".
equipo (noun)
Means “team” or “equipment”; in this context it refers to a set of devices.
de (preposition)
Links two nouns to express a relationship, similar to “of” or “for” in English.
sonido (noun)
Means “sound”; combined with "equipo" it forms the compound noun "equipo de sonido" (sound system).
🗨In Conversation
Ya hemos reservado el salón y la iluminación.
We've already booked the hall and the lighting.
¿Y el equipo de sonido?
And the sound system?
✕Common Mistakes
¿Y el equipo del sonido?
"Del" is a contraction of "de + el" and would translate to "of the"; the phrase needs "de" because "sonido" is not preceded by an article.
¿Y el equipo de sonid?
Learners sometimes drop the final "o" and say "sonid"; the noun must be complete: "sonido".
Y el equipo de sonido.
Using a period instead of a question mark changes the tone; the phrase is a question, so it must start with ¿ and end with ?.
↔Alternatives
¿Y el sistema de sonido?
And the sound system?
¿Y el equipo de audio?
And the audio equipment?
¿Qué pasa con el equipo de sonido?
What about the sound system?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries "equipo de sonido" and "sistema de sonido" are interchangeable, but "equipo" sounds a bit more informal and is common in everyday conversation, while "sistema" is preferred in technical or professional contexts. Also, remember that the question mark at the beginning (¿) is mandatory in written Spanish.