ressonar

[ʁe.so.naʁ]

verb

to snore

1. to produce a harsh vibrating sound while sleeping due to partially obstructed airway

He snores loudly every night.

Ele ressona alto todas as noites.

2. to make a loud, resonant sound; to resound

The church bells resonate through the valley.

Os sinos da igreja ressonam pelo vale.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ressonar

standard usage for snoring

São Paulo

roncar

alternative and more common term

Portugal

ressonar

standard in European Portuguese

ressonar como um porco - to snore like a pig

ressonar a noite toda - to snore all night long

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