Gruñidos (en. Grunts)

/ɡrunˈiðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Sounds emitted by pigs or some other animals that resemble grunts.
The grunts of the pig can be heard from afar.
Los gruñidos del cerdo se escuchan desde lejos.
Noises produced in situations of annoyance or dissatisfaction.
The dog started to make grunts when it wasn’t fed.
El perro empezó a hacer gruñidos cuando no le dieron de comer.

Etymology

The word comes from the verb 'grunt,' which refers to the sound made by some animals when communicating.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make grunts
To produce guttural sounds, usually in situations of frustration or anger.
hacer gruñidos
to grunt in pain
To emit a type of sound that indicates discomfort or suffering.
gruñir de dolor

Related Words

to grunt
To emit grunts.
grunir
pig
A domesticated mammal whose characteristic sound is grunts.
cerdo

Slang Meanings

A sound that expresses disagreement or frustration.
When they told him he couldn’t go out, he let out some grunts.
Cuando le dijeron que no podía salir, soltó unos gruñidos.
Noise from the stomach due to hunger.
My stomach made some grunts that I couldn't ignore.
Mi estómago hizo unos gruñidos que no pude ignorar.