hiss

US /hɪs/
UK /hɪs/
"hiss" picture
1.

sibilar, chiar

make a sharp, sibilant sound as of the letter s

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The snake began to hiss.
A cobra começou a sibilar.
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The steam escaped with a loud hiss.
O vapor escapou com um forte chiado.
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fizzsizzlewhistle
2.

vaiar, sibilar

express disapproval or contempt by making a hiss

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The audience began to hiss at the poor performance.
A plateia começou a vaiar a má performance.
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She hissed a warning at him.
Ela sibilou um aviso para ele.
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boocatcalljeer
1.

chiado, silvo

a sharp, sibilant sound, like that of the letter s

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We heard the hiss of the escaping gas.
Ouvimos o chiado do gás escapando.
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The snake gave a warning hiss.
A cobra deu um chiado de aviso.
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fizzsizzlewhistle