bramido means roar — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: October 22, 2025
bramido
noun • /[brah-MEE-doh]/
roar
Example:
El bramido del mar estremeció la costa tranquila.
The roar of the sea shook the tranquil coast.
🧠 What does bramido mean?
Bramido is a powerful and evocative Spanish word that describes a deep, resonant roar. Think of the sound a lion makes, the bellow of a bull, or the crashing waves of a stormy ocean. It carries a sense of strength, wildness, and often, a touch of drama. While it primarily refers to animal sounds, it can also be used metaphorically to describe loud, resonant noises, like the roar of a crowd or the rumble of thunder.
📚 Extra examples
- El bramido del león resonó por toda la sabana.
The lion's roar resonated throughout the savanna. - El bramido del océano durante la tormenta era aterrador.
The roar of the ocean during the storm was terrifying. - Se escuchó un bramido de la multitud cuando el equipo marcó el gol.
A roar went up from the crowd when the team scored. - El bramido del motor del coche de carreras era ensordecedor.
The roar of the race car's engine was deafening. - El poeta describió el trueno como un bramido celestial.
The poet described the thunder as a celestial roar.
💡 Did You Know?
The word 'bramido' comes from the verb 'bramar,' which means 'to roar' or 'to bellow.' It's related to words in other Romance languages, highlighting the powerful imagery associated with the sound.
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "bramido"
Synonyms: rugido, estruendo, fragor
Opposites: susurro, silencio
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