growl

US /ɡraʊl/
UK /ɡraʊl/
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1.

gruñir

to make a low, guttural, and often menacing sound, typically produced by an animal (especially a dog) in the throat

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The dog began to growl at the stranger.
El perro empezó a gruñir al extraño.
A bear's growl can be very intimidating.
El gruñido de un oso puede ser muy intimidante.
2.

gruñir, refunfuñar

to make a low, rumbling sound, often indicating displeasure or a warning, similar to an animal's growl but made by a person

:
He let out a low growl of frustration.
Soltó un gruñido bajo de frustración.
The old man would often growl about the noisy children.
El anciano solía gruñir por los niños ruidosos.
1.

gruñido

a low, guttural sound, typically made by an animal (especially a dog) as a sign of anger or warning

:
We heard a fierce growl from the bushes.
Escuchamos un gruñido feroz desde los arbustos.
The wolf gave a warning growl.
El lobo emitió un gruñido de advertencia.