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to purr
01
ronronar, sussurrar
to talk in a low, soft voice, particularly to express contentment or to convey seductive charm
Intransitive
Exemplos
When she confessed her feelings for him, her voice trembled with emotion, soft and purring with vulnerability.
Quando ela confessou seus sentimentos por ele, sua voz tremia de emoção, suave e ronronando com vulnerabilidade.
As the soothing melody played on the guitar, the musician 's voice seemed to purr with emotion.
Enquanto a melodia suave tocava no violão, a voz do músico parecia ronronar com emoção.
02
ronronar
(of cats) to make a prolonged low sound as a sign of content
Intransitive
Exemplos
After receiving a gentle stroke, the cat began to purr softly.
Depois de receber um carinho suave, o gato começou a ronronar suavemente.
As she curled up in her favorite spot by the window, the tabby cat started to purr.
Enquanto ela se aconchegava em seu lugar favorito perto da janela, o gato tigrado começou a ronronar.
03
ronronar, funcionar suavemente
(of a mechanical device) to function or move smoothly and quietly
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the car cruised along the highway, the engine purred softly, a testament to its well-maintained condition.
Enquanto o carro percorria a estrada, o motor ronronava suavemente, uma prova de sua condição bem mantida.
After the mechanic repaired the faulty components, the motorcycle engine began to purr smoothly.
Depois que o mecânico reparou os componentes defeituosos, o motor da motocicleta começou a ronronar suavemente.
Purr
01
a soft, continuous, low-frequency sound made by a cat, usually indicating contentment or relaxation
Exemplos
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.
