clattering steps
[/ˈklætərɪŋ stɛps/]
noun phrase
passos estrondosos
1. loud, rattling sounds made by footsteps, typically on a hard surface
The clattering steps echoed through the empty hallway.
Os passos estrondosos ecoavam pelo corredor vazio.
2. rapid, noisy movement of feet, often indicating hurried or nervous activity
We heard clattering steps running down the stairs.
Ouvimos passos estrondosos descendo as escadas correndo.
3. metallic or percussive sounds produced by heeled shoes or boots on hard flooring
The clattering steps of the soldier's boots announced his arrival.
Os passos estrondosos das botas do soldado anunciaram sua chegada.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'clattering steps' often evoke tension or urgency in narrative settings. In crime novels and films, this phrase is frequently used to build suspense. Brazilians may use 'passos estrondosos' in both formal and informal contexts, while the English expression is commonly found in literary and cinematic descriptions.
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