rattle

US /ˈræt̬.əl/
UK /ˈræt̬.əl/
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1.

traquetear, cascabelear

make a series of short, sharp knocking or tapping sounds, as a result of shaking and striking against a hard surface or object

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The windows rattled in the strong wind.
Las ventanas traquetearon con el fuerte viento.
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He could hear the chains rattling in the distance.
Podía oír las cadenas traqueteando a lo lejos.
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2.

inquietar, desconcertar

cause (someone) to feel nervous, worried, or irritated

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The sudden noise rattled her.
El ruido repentino la inquietó.
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He was rattled by the unexpected questions.
Las preguntas inesperadas lo desconcertaron.
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traqueteo, sonajero

a rapid succession of short, sharp, hard sounds

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We heard the rattle of the train approaching.
Oímos el traqueteo del tren que se acercaba.
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The baby shook the rattle with delight.
El bebé agitó el sonajero con deleite.
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