Spanish Conversation · Level 125
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Spanish word
rugido
Pronunciation
IPA/ruˈxiðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounroar
Example
Escuché el rugido del león en el zoológico.
I heard the lion's roar at the zoo.
More examples
Un rugido de la multitud llenó el estadio.
The roar of the crowd filled the stadium.
Core concept
Prolonged deep bellow used to communicate or intimidate.
Common phrases
un rugido profundo
a deep roar
el rugido de la multitud
the roar of the crowd
el rugido del viento
the roar of the wind
Similar words
gruñido: Short low growl expressing displeasure or a threat.
aullido: High-pitched long howl that carries over distance.
Definition in Spanish
Sonido fuerte, grave y prolongado que emiten animales grandes para comunicarse o intimidar, y por extensión ruidos semejantes producidos por máquinas o fenómenos naturales.
Word origin
It comes from Latin rugire 'to roar' via the verb rugir, with -ido turning the action into the resulting prolonged sound or bellow.
Usage tips
- Rugido often implies intent, such as communication or intimidation, rather than mere background noise.
Other meanings
- bellownoun
- rumblenoun
Opposites
- silenciosilencenoun
- quietudstillnessnoun
Related words
- rugirroarverb
- rugienteroaringadjective