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    Silba (en. Whistle)

    /ˈsil.ba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make a high-pitched or prolonged sound with the mouth, usually as a signal or expression of approval.
    The audience started to whistle at the end of the show.
    El público empezó a silbar al final del espectáculo.
    To express discontent or mockery by means of a whistle.
    When the player missed, some began to whistle.
    Cuando el jugador falló, algunos comenzaron a silbar.
    To produce a sound similar to a whistle with an instrument or mechanism.
    The train whistles as it approaches the station.
    El tren silba al acercarse a la estación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sīlūbīo', meaning 'to whistle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to whistle to get attention
    To produce a whistle so that someone pays attention to you.
    silbar para llamar la atención
    to whistle at someone
    To express mockery or disapproval towards a person with whistles.
    silbar a alguien
    to whistle to the wind
    To whistle without a specific purpose, often in a melodic tone.
    silbar al viento

    Related Words

    whistle
    Sound produced when whistling.
    silbido
    whistling
    Having the ability to whistle.
    silbante
    whistle
    Action of whistling.
    silbo

    Slang Meanings

    Whistling as a sign of approval or encouragement.
    In the stadium, the fans began to whistle to cheer on their team.
    En el estadio, los aficionados comenzaron a silbar para animar a su equipo.
    Whistling to get someone's attention.
    On the street, a boy whistled at the girl who was passing by.
    En la calle, un chico le silbó a la chica que pasaba.