Buscar
to whistle
01
silbar
to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips
Intransitive
02
silbar, chiflar
to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound
Intransitive
03
pitar, silbar
to blow a whistle as a signal to alert or command attention
Intransitive: to whistle for sb
04
silbar, entonar
to create a melody or song by producing a high-pitched sound through whistling
Transitive: to whistle a melody or tune
05
silbar, hacer un silbido
to create a sharp, high-pitched sound by moving quickly through a narrow opening or air
Whistle
01
flauta, silbato
an inexpensive fipple flute
02
silbido, silbato
the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
03
silbato
a device mounted on locomotives and some railcars that emits a loud, high-pitched sound to signal warnings or communicate with personnel and other trains
04
silbato, pito
a small, handheld device used to produce a high-pitched sound when blown into, often used for communication, signaling, or as a toy for play and fun
05
silbido, silbato
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
whistle
v
whistler
n
whistler
n
whistling
n
whistling
n
Ejemplo
The coach whistled sharply to signal the end of the practice.
He whistled loudly to get the dog's attention from across the park.
He whistled softly to himself as he worked in the garden.
The boy learned how to whistle by watching his grandfather.
The kettle whistled loudly when the water was ready.
