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ronco

[ˈʁõ.ku]
noun/adjectivemasculinepl: roncos
snore/snoring; hoarse
1. A rough, rattling sound made during sleep through the nose and mouth
His loud snore kept everyone awake all night.
Seu ronco alto manteve todos acordados a noite toda.
2. Hoarse or rough in sound or voice
He spoke in a hoarse voice after the illness.
Ele falou em voz rouca depois da doença.
3. A deep, rough sound
The engine made a hoarse rumble.
O motor fez um ronco profundo.
Synonyms
ressonarvoz roucarouquidãoronquido
Antonyms
silênciovoz claravoz doce

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ronco
Most common term for snoring throughout Brazil
Portugal
ronco/ressonar
Both terms used; 'ressonar' more common for the verb form
São Paulo
ronco
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian

Related Idioms & Phrases

ronco de dragão - a very loud, deep snore
dormir com ronco - to sleep while snoring
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