Rugido (en. Roar)
/ruˈxido/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Deep and resonant sound made by certain animals.
The lion's roar echoed in the jungle.
El rugido del león retumbó en la selva.
Expression of power or anger from a person or group.
His roar of protest was heard throughout the city.
Su rugido de protesta se escuchó en toda la ciudad.
Sound that mimics that of a ferocious animal.
The child made a roar like that of a dinosaur.
El niño hizo un rugido como el de un dinosaurio.
Etymology
From the Latin 'rugitus', which means 'to roar' or 'to shout'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
roar of the crowd
Collective expression of emotion or protest by a group.
rugido de la multitud
war cry
Expression of challenge or attack in a contest.
rugido de guerra
roar of the engine
Loud and characteristic sound emitted by an engine when it operates.
rugido del motor
Related Words
to roar
Verb that means to emit a roar.
rugir
shout
Loud sound that expresses pain, joy, or protest.
grito
to thunder
To emit a loud and resonant sound, like thunder.
tronar
Slang Meanings
A very loud shout or alert.
That roar I heard at the party was incredible.
Ese rugido que escuché en la fiesta era increíble.
An expression of enthusiasm or energy.
The roar of the crowd was impressive during the match.
El rugido de la hinchada fue impresionante durante el partido.