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to whistle
01
assobiar
to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips
Intransitive
Exemplos
The boy learned how to whistle by watching his grandfather.
O menino aprendeu a assobiar observando o avô.
She could n't help but whistle in amazement at the breathtaking view.
Ela não pôde deixar de assobiar de espanto com a vista deslumbrante.
02
assobiar, apitar
to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound
Intransitive
Exemplos
The kettle began to whistle as the water reached boiling point.
A chaleira começou a assobiar quando a água atingiu o ponto de ebulição.
She could hear the train whistle from miles away, signaling its arrival.
Ela podia ouvir o apito do trem a milhas de distância, sinalizando sua chegada.
03
assobiar, apitar
to blow a whistle as a signal to alert or command attention
Intransitive: to whistle for sb
Exemplos
He whistled for the waiter to bring the check after finishing dinner.
Ele assobiou para o garçom trazer a conta depois de terminar o jantar.
She quickly whistled for the team to start the play.
Ela rapidamente assobiou para o time começar o jogo.
04
assobiar
to create a melody or song by producing a high-pitched sound through whistling
Transitive: to whistle a melody or tune
Exemplos
He began to whistle a cheerful tune while walking down the street.
Ele começou a assobiar uma melodia alegre enquanto caminhava pela rua.
Sarah whistled a catchy melody while doing household chores.
Sarah assobiou uma melodia cativante enquanto fazia tarefas domésticas.
05
assobiar, soar
to create a sharp, high-pitched sound by moving quickly through a narrow opening or air
Exemplos
The wind whistled through the cracks in the window, making the house feel cold.
O vento assobiava através das fendas da janela, fazendo a casa parecer fria.
As the arrow flew by, it whistled through the air, signaling its speed.
Enquanto a flecha passava voando, ela assobiava no ar, sinalizando sua velocidade.
Whistle
01
a small, simple fipple flute or device that produces a high-pitched tone when blown
Exemplos
The child plays a tune on a metal whistle.
He learned a song on a wooden whistle.
02
the action of producing a sound to signal, summon, or attract attention
Exemplos
The lifeguard 's whistle alerts swimmers to danger.
She gives a whistle to call the dog.
03
apito, sirene
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
Exemplos
The engineer sounded the whistle to alert workers on the tracks of the approaching train.
O engenheiro tocou o apito para alertar os trabalhadores nos trilhos sobre o trem que se aproximava.
During the night, the piercing whistle could be heard from miles away, signaling the train's presence.
Durante a noite, o apito penetrante podia ser ouvido a milhas de distância, sinalizando a presença do trem.
04
apito, assobio
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
Exemplos
The referee blew the whistle to stop the game after a foul was committed.
O árbitro apitou o apito para parar o jogo após uma falta.
She carried a whistle with her while hiking in case of emergencies.
Ela carregava um apito com ela enquanto caminhava em caso de emergências.
05
a high-pitched sound created by rapid movement of air through a narrow opening
Exemplos
The wind makes a whistle through the chimney.
The car 's tires produce a whistle on the wet road.
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