silbido

Definitions of silbido
  1. noun
    the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
    synonyms: chifla, chiflido, rechifla, silbo
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    type of:
    señal, signo
    any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
  2. noun
    a cry expressing disapproval
    synonyms: abucheo, rechifla, silbas
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    type of:
    algarada, clamor, grito, protesta, tole, vociferación
    a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  3. noun
    a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
    synonyms: gemido, gimoteo, hipido, quejido, sonido, zumbido
  4. noun
    a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
    synonyms: chicheo, chifla, rechifla, silba, siseo
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    type of:
    estrépito, runrún
    sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
  5. noun
    a humming noise
    synonyms: murmullo, susurro, zumbido
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    type of:
    estrépito, runrún
    sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
  6. noun
    the sound of a bell ringing
    synonyms: llamada, retintín, tañido, toque
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    type of:
    son, sonido
    the sudden occurrence of an audible event
  7. noun
    a brushing or rustling sound
    synonyms: rumor, susurro, trique
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    type of:
    son, sonido
    the sudden occurrence of an audible event
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