hoot

US /huːt/
UK /huːt/
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1.

piar, grito

a loud, sustained sound characteristic of an owl

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We heard the distinct hoot of an owl in the distance.
Ouvimos o distinto piar de uma coruja à distância.
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The sudden hoot made me jump.
O piar repentino me fez pular.
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hootcryshoutyellscream
2.

buzina, apito

a short, sharp sound made by a horn or whistle

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The driver gave a quick hoot of the horn.
O motorista deu uma rápida buzinada.
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The train's distant hoot signaled its approach.
O apito distante do trem sinalizou sua aproximação.
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tootblastwhistlebeep
3.

piada, animação

something or someone amusing or ridiculous

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The whole situation was a real hoot.
A situação toda foi uma verdadeira piada.
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He's a real hoot at parties.
Ele é uma verdadeira animação nas festas.
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laughjokeamusementfun
1.

piar, gritar

to make a loud, sustained sound characteristic of an owl

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The owl hooted from its perch in the tree.
A coruja piou do seu poleiro na árvore.
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We heard the owls hooting all night.
Ouvimos as corujas piando a noite toda.
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cryshoutyellscream
2.

buzinar, apitar

to make a short, sharp sound with a horn or whistle

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He hooted his horn impatiently at the slow driver.
Ele buzinou impacientemente para o motorista lento.
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The referee hooted his whistle to signal the end of the game.
O árbitro apitou para sinalizar o fim do jogo.
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tootblastwhistlebeep
3.

vaiar, gargalhar

to express disapproval or contempt by shouting 'hoot!' or similar sounds

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The crowd began to hoot at the poor performance.
A multidão começou a vaiar a má performance.
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They hooted with laughter at his silly joke.
Eles gargalharam com a piada boba dele.
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