Spanish Conversation · Level 133
44 words
Spanish word
silbido
Pronunciation
IPA/silˈβiðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounwhistle
Example
Escuché un silbido en la calle.
I heard a whistle in the street.
More examples
El viento hizo un silbido entre las ramas.
The wind let out a whistle among the branches.
Core concept
Short high-pitched sound produced by pursed lips or a small flute.
Common phrases
oír un silbido
hear a whistle
dar un silbido
let out a whistle
silbido de viento
whistle of the wind
Similar words
pito: Quick sharp sound made with the mouth or a small whistle, often used to get attention.
silbato: Distinct clear note blown from a handheld sports whistle to signal play or referee calls.
pitido: Short electronic beep emitted by a device to indicate alerts, errors, or status changes.
Definition in Spanish
Sonido breve y silbante producido por los labios o por una flauta u otro pequeño instrumento, y también la referencia al acto de silbar.
Word origin
Formed from the verb silbar plus the nominalizing suffix -ido, ultimately from Latin sibilare 'to hiss'.
Usage tips
- A prolonged whistle aimed at a person is often perceived as rude or as catcalling, while a brief silbido commonly functions as a neutral signal.