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zumbido — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • buzz noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
  • chatter noun Talk that goes on and on without saying much of substance.
  • drone noun An unmanned aircraft or vehicle controlled remotely or by autopilot.
  • tinnitus noun The experience of auditory sensations, such as a ringing or pulsating sound, occurring in the absence of any external stimulus.
  • zoom verb To move very quickly, often with a humming or rushing sound.

Senses

zumbido is used for these senses in English:

  • buzz A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.
  • chatter An intermittent noise, as from vibration.
  • drone A low-pitched hum or buzz.
  • tinnitus (otolaryngology, pathology) The experience of auditory sensations, such as a ringing or pulsating sound, occurring in the absence of any external stimulus.
  • zoom A humming noise from something moving very fast.

buzz — full definition

  1. noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
  2. noun Excited public interest or gossip about something.
  3. noun A feeling of mild excitement or intoxication.
  4. verb To make a continuous humming sound.
  5. verb To contact someone quickly by phone or intercom.

chatter — full definition

  1. noun Talk that goes on and on without saying much of substance.
  2. noun A rapid, rattling sound, as from vibration or teeth knocking together.
  3. verb To talk quickly and casually about unimportant things.
  4. verb To rattle or click rapidly, as teeth in the cold or a tool vibrating.

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