aullido is a noun.
/a.u̯ˈʝi.ðo/
The word aullido refers to the sound produced by certain animals, like wolves or dogs, when they howl. It is used in both literal and figurative contexts in the Spanish language.
In general usage, aullido can describe a loud, mournful noise, often associated with pain, loneliness, or a call for attention. It is commonly encountered in both oral and written contexts, although it may appear more frequently in literary works or descriptions related to nature and animal behavior.
Aullido is not an everyday word but is recognized and understood by Spanish speakers, particularly in settings that discuss wildlife or animal sounds. Its frequency tends to be higher in written context, such as literature or wildlife documentaries.
The howl of the wolf echoed in the mountain.
Durante la noche, el aullido de los perros inquietó a los vecinos.
During the night, the howling of the dogs disturbed the neighbors.
El aullido de la sirena anunciaba la llegada de la ambulancia.
While aullido itself isn't commonly used in many idiomatic expressions, it can appear in phrases relating to distress or call for attention. Here are examples incorporating aullido:
"I can't stand the howl of the pain of his absence."
"Su aullido era un llamado a la ayuda que nadie escuchó."
"His howl was a call for help that no one heard."
"El aullido de una tormenta se escucha a lo lejos."
"The howl of a storm can be heard from afar."
"Ella dejó escapar un aullido de frustración al darse cuenta de su error."
"She let out a howl of frustration upon realizing her mistake."
"El aullido de la multitud en el estadio era ensordecedor."
"The howl of the crowd in the stadium was deafening."
"En el silencio de la noche, solo se oía el aullido de los lobos."
The term aullido comes from the verb aullar, which means "to howl." The root of aullar can be traced back to Late Latin ululāre, which means "to howl or wail."
Synonyms: - aulladura (howl) - grito (cry)
Antonyms: - silencio (silence) - calma (calmness)