Aullido (en. Howl)

/awˈji.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Characteristic sound made by wolves or dogs.
The howl of the wolf echoed in the night.
El aullido del lobo resonaba en la noche.
Expression of pain or suffering in some animals.
The howl of the sick dog was heart-wrenching.
El aullido del perro enfermo era desgarrador.
In music, it can refer to a high-pitched note or sound.
The howl of the electric guitar filled the hall.
El aullido de la guitarra eléctrica llenó el salón.

Etymology

From the verb 'aullar', which comes from the Latin 'aullare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wolf howl
Sound emitted by wolves at night.
aullido de los lobos
a heart-wrenching howl
A scream that expresses great pain or suffering.
un aullido desgarrador

Related Words

howler
That howls; refers to an animal that produces howls.
aullador
to howl
To emit a howl.
aullar
shout
Loud and high-pitched sound produced by a person or animal.
grito

Slang Meanings

Howl at the party
When the karaoke started, the howl of excitement filled the place.
Cuando llegó el karaoke, el aullido de entusiasmo llenó el lugar.
Howl as an expression of joy
The howl of my friends when they won the game was unforgettable.
El aullido de mis amigos al ganar el juego fue inolvidable.