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    Silbidos (en. Whistles)

    /silˈβiðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Sounds emitted by humans or some animals that are produced by passing air through the lips or through an instrument.
    The whistles of the bird brighten the morning.
    Los silbidos del pájaro alegran la mañana.
    High-pitched sounds that can be used as a form of communication or to attract attention.
    The coach's whistle called the players.
    El silbido del entrenador llamaba a los jugadores.
    Noises that can express approval or enthusiasm.
    He received whistles of encouragement at the end of the race.
    Recibió silbidos de aliento al final de la carrera.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'whistle', which comes from the Latin 'sibilare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    approving whistle
    Noise made to show approval or enthusiasm.
    silbido de aprobación
    to whistle
    To emit a whistle to attract attention.
    dar silbidos
    whistles between teeth
    To make a sound with closed lips, creating a soft whistle.
    silbidos entre dientes

    Related Words

    to whistle
    To produce a high-pitched sound by passing air between the lips.
    silbar
    whistle
    The action of whistling, or the sound produced when whistling.
    silbido
    to chirp
    To emit a high-pitched sound, similar to a whistle, often to attract attention.
    chiflar

    Slang Meanings

    Sound used in the context of sports to cheer.
    The whistles from the crowd echoed in the stadium.
    Los silbidos de la multitud resonaban en el estadio.
    Provocative or suggestive whistle.
    The whistle I heard on the street made me uncomfortable.
    El silbido que escuché en la calle me hizo sentir incómoda.