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purring

/ˈpɜːrɪŋ/ /ˈpɜːrɪŋɡ/

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verb

Ronronear

Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.

Examples :

"The cat was purring loudly as I stroked its fur. "

El gato ronroneaba ruidosamente mientras le acariciaba el pelaje.

animal sound physiology

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verb

Ronronear

To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.

Examples :

""The actress, trying to get the director to agree to her idea, was purring sweet compliments about his brilliant vision." "

La actriz, tratando de que el director estuviera de acuerdo con su idea, estaba ronroneando dulces cumplidos sobre su brillante visión.

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verb

Ronronear

To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.

Examples :

"He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck."

Él ronroneaba como un gatito cuando ella le masajeaba el cuello.

sound animal sensation

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verb

Ronronear

(of an engine) To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.

Examples :

"The old car was finally running, its engine purring softly. "

El viejo coche finalmente funcionaba, su motor ronroneando suavemente.

sound vehicle machine

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noun

Ronroneo

A sound that purrs.

Examples :

"The kitten's purring was so loud, I could feel the vibrations on my lap. "

El ronroneo del gatito era tan fuerte que podía sentir las vibraciones en mi regazo.

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noun

Un deporte inglés tradicional en el que dos combatientes se agarran del cuello mientras intentan patearse las espinillas

A traditional English sport in which two combatants hold each other by the collar while trying to kick each other's shin

Examples :

"The village's annual "Purring" competition drew a large crowd eager to witness the brutal shinkicking matches. "

La competencia anual de "Un deporte inglés tradicional" del pueblo atrajo a una gran multitud ansiosa por presenciar los brutales partidos de patadas en las espinillas.

sport tradition action