twang

• Substantivo que designa um som agudo e vibrante, como o produzido ao se pinçar a corda de um instrumento, ou um timbre nasalado e característico de certos falares regionais.

A noun referring to a sharp, vibrating sound, such as that made by a plucked string, or to a distinctive nasal quality in speech characteristic of certain regional dialects.

1. Sharp vibrating soundB2formal

   A sharp, ringing sound produced by a plucked string or a similar vibration.

   Som vibrante agudo

   • The twang of a guitar string filled the room.
   • He heard the twang of a bowstring as the arrow was released.
   • The twang of a spring echoed in the old clock.

   Sinônimosclangjanglepingplunkresonanceringvibrationzing

2. Nasal speech qualityB2informal

   A distinctive nasal quality in a person's voice, often associated with certain regional dialects.

   Voz anasalada

   • She spoke with a slight Southern twang.
   • His voice had a noticeable twang from his rural upbringing.
   • The actor adopted a twang to sound more authentic for the role.

   Sinônimosnasalitynasalization

• Verbo usado para descrever a ação de emitir um som vibrante e agudo, geralmente produzido ao dedilhar uma corda ou por um tom nasal da voz.

A verb used to describe the act of producing a sharp, vibrating sound, typically from a plucked string or a nasal tone of voice.

1. Cause to sound with a twangB2informal

   To make a sharp, ringing sound, like that of a plucked string.

   Fazer soar com um som metálico

   • He twanged the guitar string loudly.
   • The bow twanged as the archer released the arrow.
   • She twanged the rubber band to get his attention.

   Sinônimospickpluckstrumthrum

2. Sound with a twangB2informal

   To produce a sharp, vibrating sound.

   Soar com som estridente

   • The wire twanged when it snapped.
   • The banjo twanged merrily during the song.
   • The spring twanged as the door slammed shut.

   Sinônimosclangjangleresoundreverberateringvibrate

3. Twitch or throb with painC1informalmedical

   To experience a sudden, sharp, localized pain or spasm.

   Latejar de dor

   • His injured knee twanged with every step.
   • The muscle in her back twanged painfully.
   • He felt a twang of pain in his shoulder.

   Sinônimosachesmartstingthrobtwingetwitch

4. Pluck strings of an instrumentB2formalart

   To pull and release the strings of a musical instrument to produce a sound.

   Dedilhar

   • The musician twanged the strings of his sitar.
   • She twanged the harp gently.
   • He twanged the bass guitar during the solo.

   Sinônimospickplucksnapstrumthrum

5. Pronounce with a nasal twangC1informal

   To speak with a sharp, nasal tone or accent.

   Falar com voz anasalada

   • She twanged her words in a strong Southern accent.
   • He twanged his vowels when he spoke.
   • The actor twanged his lines to sound like a cowboy.