Rugiendo (en. Roaring)

/ruˈxjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To emit a loud and powerful sound, like that of a lion or tiger.
The lion was roaring in the jungle.
El león estaba rugiendo en la selva.
To produce a thundering sound, like that of an engine or a storm.
The car's engine was roaring loudly.
El motor del coche rugía con fuerza.
To express a strong emotion or protest, often with a shout.
The crowd was roaring with rage.
La multitud estaba rugiendo de rabia.

Etymology

From the verb 'roar', which comes from the Latin 'rugire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

roaring like a lion
Expressing great strength or courage.
rugiendo como un león
roar of the storm
A deep and terrifying sound, often associated with bad weather.
rugido de la tormenta
roar of pleasure
To express happiness or satisfaction intensely.
rugir de placer

Related Words

roar
Deep and loud sound made by large felines.
rugido
noise
Undesirable or annoying sound in general.
ruido
bellow
To roar, especially in the context of deer.
bramar

Slang Meanings

To express anger intensely.
He was roaring with rage after what happened.
Estaba rugiendo de ira después de lo que ocurrió.
To speak in a very loud or passionate manner.
At the party, he was roaring while telling the story.
En la fiesta, él estaba rugiendo mientras contaba la historia.