howl

• Sustantivo que designa un grito o sonido largo, fuerte y triste, generalmente emitido por lobos, perros o el viento.

A noun referring to a long, loud, mournful cry or sound, typically made by wolves, dogs, or the wind.

1. Animal soundA2formal

   A long, loud, mournful cry made by a wolf, dog, or other animal.

   Aullido

   • The wolf let out a long howl in the night.
   • We heard the howl of a coyote from the hills.
   • The dog's howl echoed through the empty street.

   Sinónimosbaycrywailyowl

2. Loud human cryB1informal

   A loud cry of pain, laughter, or anger.

   Aullido humano

   • He let out a howl of laughter at the joke.
   • The child gave a howl of frustration when he dropped his toy.
   • A howl of pain escaped her lips as she stubbed her toe.

   Sinónimosbellowcryhollerroarscreamshoutshriekwailwhoopyell

3. Wind soundB1formal

   A loud, wailing sound made by the wind.

   Aullido del viento

   • The howl of the wind kept us awake all night.
   • We could hear the howl of the storm outside.
   • The wind's howl grew louder as the hurricane approached.

   Sinónimosmoanroarscreamshriekwailwhistle

• Verbo que describe la acción de emitir un aullido largo, fuerte y lastimero, generalmente asociado con lobos o perros, o para expresar emociones intensas como dolor, risa o ira.

A verb used to describe the act of making a long, loud, mournful cry, typically associated with wolves or dogs, or to express strong emotion such as pain, laughter, or anger.

1. Animal soundA2formal

   To make a long, loud, mournful cry, especially of a wolf or dog.

   Aullido

   • The wolves howled at the moon all night.
   • Our dog howls whenever the siren passes.
   • The coyotes howled in the distance.

   Sinónimosbaycryululatewailyowl

2. Laugh loudlyB1informal

   To laugh very loudly and uncontrollably.

   reírse a carcajadas

   • The audience howled with laughter at the comedian's joke.
   • We howled when we saw his silly costume.
   • She howled at the funny video.

   Sinónimoscrack upguffawhootroarscreamshriek

   Antónimoschucklegigglesnicker

3. Wind soundB1formal

   To make a loud, wailing sound, especially of the wind.

   Aullar (el viento)

   • The wind howled through the trees during the storm.
   • The cold wind howled outside the cabin.
   • The storm howled all night long.

   Sinónimosmoanscreamshriekwail

   Antónimosbreezemurmurwhisper