Arrullo (en. Coo)

/aˈruʎo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Soft sound produced by the action of cooing.

Example Sentence: The cooing of the waves was very relaxing.

El arrullo de las olas fue muy relajante.

Definition: A way of speaking affectionately to a child or a loved one.

Example Sentence: The father cooed to his baby to help him sleep.

El padre le hizo un arrullo a su bebé para que se durmiera.

Definition: A soft song used to lull or calm.

Example Sentence: The cooing of the lullaby made the child fall asleep quickly.

El arrullo de la canción de cuna hizo que el niño se durmiera rápidamente.

Etymology/Origin: It derives from the verb 'to coo', which comes from the Latin 'adiculare', meaning 'to make soft noises'.

Common Phrase: cooing of nature

Common Phrase Meaning: Soft and tranquil sounds produced by the natural environment.

arrullo de la naturaleza

Common Phrase: cooing of the wind

Common Phrase Meaning: The subtle sound that the wind makes as it passes through the trees.

arrullo del viento

Common Phrase: cooing in the ear

Common Phrase Meaning: Affectionate words whispered to someone to calm or seduce them.

arrullo en el oído

Related Word: to coo

Related Word Description: Verb that means to produce cooing or to sweeten with soft sounds.

arrullar

Related Word: to whisper

Related Word Description: To speak softly, with a gentle and delicate tone.

susurrar

Related Word: lullaby

Related Word Description: A melodious song sung to children to help them sleep.

canción de cuna

Slang Meaning: When someone tries to calm another with soft words.

Slang Example: That girl always coos to her boyfriend when he is upset.

Esa chica siempre le hace arrullos a su novio cuando está enojado.

Slang Meaning: An expression of affection or love towards someone.

Slang Example: She sends cooing messages to her best friend when she has bad days.

Le manda arrullos a su mejor amiga cuando tiene malos días.