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whistle in Portuguese

whistle in Portuguese is apito, apitada, assobiada — whistle means to make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth.

whistle in Portuguese

apito
noun
A device designed to be placed in the mouth and blown, or driven by steam or some other mechanism, to make a whistling sound.
apitada
noun
An act of whistling.
apito
noun
An act of whistling.
assobiada
noun
An act of whistling.
assobio
noun
An act of whistling.
assoviada
noun
An act of whistling.
assovio
noun
An act of whistling.
apito
noun
Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.
assobio
noun
Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.
assovio
noun
Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.
assobiar
verb
(ambitransitive) To make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.
apitar
verb
(ambitransitive) To make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.
assoviar
verb
(ambitransitive) To make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.

What does "whistle" mean?

  1. verb To make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth.
    "He whistled a cheerful tune as he walked to work."
  2. noun A small device that makes a shrill sound when air is blown through it, or the sound itself.
    "The coach blew his whistle to end training."

whistle in a sentence

  • He whistled a cheerful tune as he walked to work.
  • The referee whistled to signal the foul.
  • The coach blew his whistle to end training.
  • A sharp whistle came from the kettle on the stove.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "whistle" in Portuguese?

"whistle" in Portuguese is apito, apitada, assobiada. whistle means: To make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth.

How do you use "whistle" in a sentence?

Example: "He whistled a cheerful tune as he walked to work." In Portuguese, "whistle" is apito, apitada, assobiada.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 9 translations listed for "whistle": apito, apitada, assobiada, assobio, assoviada, assovio.

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