grumbling

• Descreve um som baixo, contínuo e grave, como um ronco ou estrondo, ou uma pessoa que reclama de forma discreta ou persistente.

Describes a low, continuous, rumbling sound, or a person who is complaining in a quiet or persistent manner.

1. Continuous low-pitched soundB2formal

   Describing a sound that is continuous, full, and low-pitched, often like a deep rumble or throb.

   Som contínuo e grave

   • The grumbling engine of the old truck could be heard from a mile away.
   • A grumbling noise came from the volcano before the eruption.
   • The grumbling thunder warned of the approaching storm.

   Sinônimosdroninghummingrumbling

• Substantivo que designa um som baixo e contínuo, semelhante a um estrondo, ou a expressão contida de descontentamento ou queixa.

A noun referring to a low, continuous rumbling sound or a subdued expression of discontent or complaint.

1. Low continuous noiseB2formal

   A loud, low, and dull sound that continues without interruption.

   Rumor

   • The grumbling of the distant thunder kept us awake.
   • We could hear the grumbling of the old engine from inside the house.
   • The grumbling of the volcano warned of an imminent eruption.

   Sinônimosdronehummurmurmurmuringrumblerumbling

2. Muffled complaintB1informal

   A complaint expressed in a low, unclear, or indistinct tone, often showing dissatisfaction.

   Resmungo

   • There was a lot of grumbling among the employees about the new policy.
   • His constant grumbling about the food annoyed everyone at the table.
   • The students' grumbling could be heard as the teacher assigned more homework.

   Sinônimosmumblingmurmurmutter

   Antônimosacclaimapprovalcommendationpraise

• Verbo usado para expressar o ato de reclamar ou resmungar em tom baixo e descontente.

A verb used to express the act of complaining or murmuring in a low, discontented manner.

1. Complain quietlyB1informal

   To complain or express dissatisfaction in a low, often grumpy voice.

   Resmungar

   • He grumbled about the long wait at the doctor's office.
   • She grumbled under her breath when asked to work late.
   • The customers grumbled about the poor service.

   Sinônimoscarpcomplaingrousegruntkvetchmoanmurmurmutterwhine

   Antônimosapplaudcheercomplimentpraise

2. Make a low rumbling soundB2formal

   To make a low, continuous, rumbling noise, like thunder or a stomach.

   Retumbar

   • Thunder grumbled in the distance.
   • My stomach grumbled loudly during the meeting.
   • The old engine grumbled as it started up.

   Sinônimosdronegrowlgurglemurmurrumble