Aullidos (en. Howls)
/au̯ˈʝi.ðos/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Characteristic sound made by wolves and some other animals.
The howls of the wolves echoed in the night.
Los aullidos de los lobos resonaban en la noche.
Expression of pain or suffering manifested in the form of cries or moans.
The howls of the wounded moved everyone present.
Los aullidos del herido llegaron a conmover a todos los presentes.
Heart-wrenching cry made by certain mammals.
The howls of the dogs could be heard from afar.
Los aullidos de los perros se oían a lo lejos.
Etymology
From the verb 'aullar', which comes from the Latin 'aluere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wolf howls
Sounds emitted by wolves in a natural context.
aullidos de lobo
nighttime howls
Sounds of moans or cries heard at night.
aullidos nocturnos
nights of howls
Refers to nights when many howls are heard.
noches de aullidos
Related Words
aullar
To emit howls.
aullar
lament
Expression of pain or sadness.
lamento
scream
Loud voice expressing surprise, fear, or pain.
grito
Slang Meanings
Used to refer exaggeratedly to someone's screams or cries.
When he saw the horror movie, he started howling like a wolf.
Cuando vio la película de terror, empezó a hacer aullidos como si fuera un lobo.
Refers to a noisy party due to the behavior of the attendees.
That party was full of howls until dawn.
Esa fiesta estuvo llena de aullidos hasta la madrugada.