growl

• Sustantivo que denota un sonido bajo, gutural y amenazador, generalmente emitido por un animal como un perro o un oso, o por una persona enfadada o irritada.

A noun referring to a low, guttural, threatening sound, typically made by an animal such as a dog or bear, or by a person in anger or irritation.

1. Animal soundA2formal

   A low, guttural sound made by an animal, especially a dog, as a warning or threat.

   Gruñido de animal

   • The dog let out a low growl when the stranger approached.
   • A deep growl came from the bear's throat.
   • The cat's growl warned the other animal to stay away.

   Sinónimosgrowlinggrumblerumblesnarl

2. Human soundB1informal

   A low, rumbling sound made by a person, often expressing anger, irritation, or displeasure.

   Gruñido humano

   • He gave a growl of frustration when the computer crashed.
   • Her growl of annoyance was audible across the room.
   • The man's growl indicated he was not in the mood to talk.

   Sinónimosgrumblegruntrumblesnarl

3. Mechanical soundB2informal

   A low, rumbling noise made by machinery or an engine.

   Rugido mecánico

   • The growl of the old engine filled the garage.
   • I could hear the growl of the generator from outside.
   • The growl of the motorcycle faded as it drove away.

   Sinónimosdronegrumbleroarrumblerumbling

• Verbo que describe el sonido grave y gutural emitido por un animal, generalmente como señal de agresión o advertencia, o un sonido similar producido por una persona que expresa enojo o irritación.

A verb used to describe a low, guttural sound made by an animal, typically as a sign of aggression or warning, or a similar sound made by a person expressing anger or irritation.

1. Animal soundA2formal

   To make a low, guttural, threatening sound, typically by an animal.

   Gruñido (sonido de animal)

   • The dog growled at the stranger approaching the gate.
   • The bear growled loudly when it sensed danger.
   • The cat growled as the other animal entered its territory.

   Sinónimosgrumblerumblesnarl

2. Human expressionB1informal

   To speak in a low, angry, or threatening voice.

   gruñir (expresión humana)

   • He growled at the waiter for bringing the wrong order.
   • She growled a warning to the children to be quiet.
   • The boss growled instructions to his team.

   Sinónimosgnarlgrumblerumblesnarl

   Antónimosmurmurpurrwhisper

3. Thunder or engine soundB2informal

   To make a low, rumbling sound like thunder or a machine.

   rugido (de un motor o trueno)

   • The thunder growled in the distance.
   • The engine growled as the truck climbed the hill.
   • The storm growled overhead, shaking the windows.

   Sinónimosgrumbleroarrumblethunder