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hmm

/hm̩/

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verb

Emitir un zumbido pensativo

To make a thoughtful humming noise.

Examples :

"The student hmmmed, tapping his pen against the desk, trying to remember the answer to the math problem. "

El estudiante emitió un zumbido pensativo, golpeando con su bolígrafo contra el escritorio, tratando de recordar la respuesta al problema de matemáticas.

sound communication

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interjection

Hmm, um

Indicating thinking or pondering.

Examples :

""Hmm, I'm not sure if I should take the bus or walk to school today." "

Hmm, no estoy seguro de si debería tomar el autobús o ir caminando a la escuela hoy.

mind communication language

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interjection

Hmm, a ver

A demand for an answer to a question.

Examples :

"Just where were you until 2 a.m.? Hmm?"

¿Dónde estabas hasta las 2 de la mañana? Hmm, a ver?

communication language