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ronco
[ˈʁõ.ku]
noun/adjective
masculine
pl: 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
ressonar
voz rouca
rouquidão
ronquido
Antonyms
silêncio
voz clara
voz 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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