Rumblar (en. To rumble)

/rumˈblar/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To make a rumbling or loud noise.
The thunder began to rumble on the horizon.
El trueno comenzó a rumblar en el horizonte.
To move with noise or in a disorderly manner.
The ocean waves were rumbling against the rocks.
Las olas del mar rumblaban contra las rocas.
To cause unease or fear due to an intense noise.
The engine started to rumble and scared us.
El motor empezó a rumblar y nos asustó.

Etymology

From Latin 'rumblare', related to the sound of a prolonged noise.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to rumble with hunger
To feel a great yearning to eat.
rumblar de hambre
to make rumble
To provoke or cause a loud noise.
hacer rumblar
to rumble the engine
The sound that an engine makes while running.
rumblar el motor

Related Words

to rumble
To sound again loudly.
retumbar
hoarse
Having a deep and grave sound.
ronco
roar
A loud and sudden noise.
estruendo

Slang Meanings

To speak loudly or out of control.
At the party, everyone was rumbling nonstop.
En la fiesta todos estaban rumblando sin parar.
To claim in a scandalous manner.
The group started to rumble when they were not allowed to enter.
El grupo comenzó a rumblar cuando no les dejaron entrar.