roar

• Sustantivo que denota un sonido fuerte, grave y prolongado, generalmente emitido por un león, un motor grande o una multitud.

A noun referring to a loud, deep, prolonged sound, typically made by a lion, a large engine, or a crowd.

1. Loud animal soundA2formal

   A loud, deep, prolonged sound made by a lion or other large wild animal.

   Rugido de animal

   • The lion's roar echoed through the jungle.
   • We heard the roar of a tiger in the distance.
   • The roar of the bear frightened the campers.

   Sinónimosbaybellowgrowlhowlsnarl

2. Loud human soundB1informal

   A loud, deep sound made by a person, especially when laughing, shouting, or expressing strong emotion.

   rugido humano

   • The audience let out a roar of laughter at the joke.
   • His roar of anger could be heard across the room.
   • The crowd gave a roar of approval when the goal was scored.

   Sinónimosbellowcryhollerhowlshoutyell

3. Loud mechanical or natural soundB1formal

   A continuous loud, deep sound made by an engine, machine, or natural force like the sea or wind.

   rugido (de una máquina o fuerza natural)

   • The roar of the engine was deafening.
   • We could hear the roar of the ocean from our hotel room.
   • The roar of the waterfall was a constant background noise.

   Sinónimosblareblastboomdinrumblethunder

• Verbo que describe un sonido fuerte, profundo y prolongado, típicamente emitido por un león o por una persona enojada, con dolor o excitación. También puede referirse a un ruido estruendoso, como el de un motor o una tormenta.

A verb used to describe a loud, deep, prolonged sound, typically made by a lion or a person in anger, pain, or excitement.

1. Loud animal soundA2formal

   To make a loud, deep, prolonged sound, typically made by a lion or other large wild animal.

   Rugido de animal

   • The lion roared loudly in the jungle.
   • We could hear the bear roaring from a distance.
   • The tiger roared to warn the intruders.

   Sinónimosbaybellowclamorgrowlhowlsnarlthunder

2. Loud human soundB1informal

   To shout or laugh very loudly and deeply.

   rugido (de una persona)

   • The crowd roared with laughter at the joke.
   • He roared in anger when he heard the news.
   • The fans roared as the team scored the winning goal.

   Sinónimosbawlbellowguffawhollerhowlshoutyell

   Antónimosmurmurmutterwhisper

3. Engine or machine soundB1formal

   To make a loud, continuous, deep sound, like an engine or a machine.

   rugir (motor o máquina)

   • The car's engine roared as it sped down the highway.
   • The motorcycle roared to life.
   • The plane's engines roared before takeoff.

   Sinónimosboomdronegrowlrumblethunder

Variantes phrasalroar off