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purr in Portuguese

purr in Portuguese is rom-rom, ronrom, ronronar — purr means to make a low, continuous vibrating sound, as a contented cat does.

purr in Portuguese

rom-rom
noun
The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
ronrom
noun
The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
ronronar
verb
(intransitive, of a cat) To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.

What does "purr" mean?

  1. verb To make a low, continuous vibrating sound, as a contented cat does.
    "The cat purred as it curled up on her lap."
  2. noun The low, continuous vibrating sound made by a contented cat, or something similar.
    "You could hear the purr of the engine idling outside."
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purr in a sentence

  • The cat purred as it curled up on her lap.
  • The engine purred smoothly along the highway.
  • You could hear the purr of the engine idling outside.

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What is "purr" in Portuguese?

"purr" in Portuguese is rom-rom, ronrom, ronronar. purr means: To make a low, continuous vibrating sound, as a contented cat does.

How do you use "purr" in a sentence?

Example: "The cat purred as it curled up on her lap." In Portuguese, "purr" is rom-rom, ronrom, ronronar.

Are there other ways to say "purr" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "purr": rom-rom, ronrom, ronronar.

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