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    Pitos (en. Whistles)

    /ˈpitos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Vulgar term to refer to the penis.
    In some cultures, the term 'pitos' is used colloquially to talk about the penis.
    En algunas culturas, se utiliza el término 'pitos' para hablar de manera coloquial sobre el pene.
    Wind instruments that produce a high-pitched sound.
    The car horns could be heard throughout the city during the celebration.
    Los pitos de los coches se oían por toda la ciudad durante la celebración.
    High-pitched sound emitted by a whistle or a flute.
    The referee blew his whistle several times during the match.
    El árbitro hizo sonar su pito varias veces durante el partido.

    Etymology

    The origin of the term 'pitos' comes from the Latin 'pitus', related to the sounds produced by certain instruments.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make pitos
    Refers to producing high-pitched sounds like those of a whistle.
    hacer pitos
    pitos and flutes
    Expression that indicates various weapons or instruments.
    pitos y flautas
    to give pitos
    Refers to the action of whistling or making a whistle sound.
    dar pitos

    Related Words

    pito
    Instrument that produces a loud, high-pitched sound.
    pito
    whistle
    Small instrument used to produce a whistle.
    silbato
    flute
    Wind musical instrument played by blowing.
    flauta

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term to refer to sexual activity.
    They made pitos at the party, hinting that they were having a lot of fun.
    Hicieron pitos en la fiesta, insinuando que se estaban divirtiendo mucho.
    Used in some communities to refer to a noisy vehicle.
    That car makes pitos every time it accelerates.
    Ese coche hace pitos cada vez que acelera.