Spanish Conversation · Level 17
89 words
Spanish word
aullido
Pronunciation
IPA/auˈʝiðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounhowl
Example
¿Escuchaste el aullido que venía de la calle?
Did you hear the howl coming from the street?
More examples
¿Quién oyó el aullido de la madrugada?
Who heard the howl of the dawn?
Core concept
Long, drawn-out canine or lupine cry that carries through the night.
Common phrases
oír un aullido lejano
hear a distant howl
el aullido de la madrugada
the howl of the dawn
Similar words
ladrido: Quick, repetitive short barks emitted by a dog.
rugido: Powerful, throaty roar produced by large animals.
grito: A loud cry from a person showing strong feeling.
gemido: Soft, low moan signaling pain or unhappiness.
Definition in Spanish
Sonido largo y prolongado que emiten perros o lobos, especialmente durante la noche.
Word origin
Formed by adding the suffix -ido to the verb aullar, where aullar derives from Latin ululare 'to howl'.
Usage tips
- Used not only for dogs and wolves but also figuratively for the wind, sirens, or other prolonged sounds, so choose aullido for sustained cries rather than short barks.