Gruñó (en. He growled)

/ɡrunˈɲo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To emit a deep sound characteristic of certain animals, especially when they are angry or uncomfortable.
The dog grunted as the stranger approached.
El perro gruñó al acercarse al extra.
To complain or protest loudly.
The child grunted because he didn't want to go to bed.
El niño gruñó porque no quería irse a la cama.

Etymology

Derives from the verb 'to grunt', which has roots in Latin 'grugnire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to grunt like a bear
To express anger or discontent very openly.
gruñir como un oso
grump
A person who tends to complain or be in a bad mood.
gruñón

Related Words

grunt
Sound emitted when grunting.
gruñido
grump
A person who is constantly in a bad mood or who complains.
gruñón

Slang Meanings

To grunt sarcastically
She always grunted mockingly when she didn't like something.
Ella siempre gruñó en tono burlesco cuando algo no le gusta.
To complain excessively
Don't be so grumpy, it's just a small inconvenience.
No te pongas tan gruñón, solo es un pequeño inconveniente.