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to purr
01
ronronear, susurrar
to talk in a low, soft voice, particularly to express contentment or to convey seductive charm
Intransitive
Ejemplos
When she confessed her feelings for him, her voice trembled with emotion, soft and purring with vulnerability.
Cuando confesó sus sentimientos por él, su voz temblaba de emoción, suave y ronroneando con vulnerabilidad.
As the soothing melody played on the guitar, the musician 's voice seemed to purr with emotion.
Mientras la melodía relajante sonaba en la guitarra, la voz del músico parecía ronronear con emoción.
02
ronronear
(of cats) to make a prolonged low sound as a sign of content
Intransitive
Ejemplos
After receiving a gentle stroke, the cat began to purr softly.
Después de recibir una caricia suave, el gato comenzó a ronronear suavemente.
As she curled up in her favorite spot by the window, the tabby cat started to purr.
Mientras se acurrucaba en su lugar favorito junto a la ventana, la gata atigrada comenzó a ronronear.
03
ronronear, zumbar
(of a mechanical device) to function or move smoothly and quietly
Intransitive
Ejemplos
As the car cruised along the highway, the engine purred softly, a testament to its well-maintained condition.
Mientras el coche circulaba por la autopista, el motor ronroneaba suavemente, una prueba de su buen estado de mantenimiento.
After the mechanic repaired the faulty components, the motorcycle engine began to purr smoothly.
Después de que el mecánico reparó los componentes defectuosos, el motor de la motocicleta comenzó a ronronear suavemente.
Purr
01
a soft, continuous, low-frequency sound made by a cat, usually indicating contentment or relaxation
Ejemplos
The kitten 's purr was soothing as it curled on her lap.
He could hear a gentle purr coming from the cat under the blanket.
