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to grunt
01
grunhir, roncar
(of animals, especially pigs) to make a low sound from the nose and throat
Intransitive
Exemplos
The pig grunted contentedly while rooting around in the mud.
O porco grunhiu satisfeito enquanto fuçava na lama.
The boar grunted loudly to assert dominance in the herd.
O javali grunhiu alto para afirmar o domínio na manada.
02
grunhir, resmungar
(of a person) to make a short, low sound often expressing effort, struggle, or dissatisfaction
Intransitive
Exemplos
The workers began to grunt as they lifted the heavy boxes onto the truck.
Os trabalhadores começaram a grunhir enquanto levantavam as caixas pesadas para o caminhão.
He grunted with exertion as he pushed the stuck car out of the snowbank.
Ele grunhiu com esforço ao empurrar o carro preso para fora do monte de neve.
03
grunhir, resmungar
(of a person) to utter a few words in a rough or nonchalant voice, especially when one does not want to talk extensively
Transitive: to grunt words
Exemplos
" Pass me the wrench, " he grunted, not looking up from his work.
"Me passa a chave," resmungou ele, sem levantar os olhos do trabalho.
She grunted a reply and continued reading her book.
Ela resmungou uma resposta e continuou lendo seu livro.
Grunt
01
grunhido, rosnado
a low sound such as the one that a pig makes
02
grunhido, roncador
medium-sized tropical marine food fishes that utter grunting sounds when caught
03
soldado raso, trabalhador não qualificado
an unskilled or low-ranking soldier or other worker
