thunder

• Sustantivo que designa el sonido fuerte y retumbante que se produce tras un relámpago, causado por la rápida expansión del aire calentado por el rayo. También puede referirse a un ruido profundo y prolongado similar.

A noun referring to the loud, rumbling sound that follows a flash of lightning, caused by the rapid expansion of heated air.

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1. Weather phenomenonA2formal

   The loud sound that follows a flash of lightning, caused by the rapid expansion of heated air.

   trueno

   • The thunder was so loud it shook the windows.
   • We heard a loud clap of thunder during the storm.
   • Thunder often follows lightning in a thunderstorm.

   Sinónimosboomclapcrashpealroarrollrumblethunderclap

2. Loud noiseB1informal

   Any loud, rumbling, or explosive sound resembling thunder.

   Trueno (ruido fuerte)

   • The thunder of the waterfall could be heard from miles away.
   • The crowd's applause was like thunder in the stadium.
   • The thunder of the train passing by woke me up.

   Sinónimosboomclapcrashpealroarrumble

• Verbo que describe el sonido del trueno o el movimiento con un ruido fuerte, pesado o poderoso, como el de una tormenta o algo que avanza estrepitosamente.

A verb used to describe the sound of thunder or to move with a loud, heavy, or powerful noise.

1. Make a loud soundB1formal

   To produce a loud, deep, rumbling sound like thunder.

   tronar

   • The sky thundered as the storm approached.
   • The cannons thundered across the battlefield.
   • The waterfall thundered into the pool below.

   Sinónimosbellowboomclashcrashpealresoundroarrumble

2. Move noisilyB2informal

   To move quickly and with a loud, heavy sound.

   moverse ruidosamente

   • The train thundered past the station.
   • The horses thundered across the field.
   • Heavy trucks thundered down the highway all night.

   Sinónimosclattercrashpoundroarrumble

3. Speak loudly or angrilyB2informal

   To speak in a very loud, angry, or forceful way.

   hablar atronadoramente

   • The general thundered orders at his troops.
   • She thundered at the children for breaking the window.
   • He thundered his disapproval across the room.

   Sinónimosbarkbellowblusterboomfulminaterailrantroarshoutstormyell

   Antónimosmurmurmutterwhisper