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gruñir means to grunt — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: September 7, 2025

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gruñir

verb • /[groo-NEER]/

to grunt

Example:

Gruñe como cerdo al comer.

He grunts like a pig when eating.

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🧠 What does gruñir mean?

Gruñir means 'to grunt' like a pig, dog, or even a grumpy person. It describes that low, guttural sound expressing displeasure, effort, or sometimes even just a little hunger. It can be used for animals or humans.

📚 Extra examples

  • El perro gruñó cuando le quité el hueso.
    The dog grumbled when I took away his bone.
  • Mi estómago gruñó durante la reunión.
    My stomach growled during the meeting.
  • Él gruñó en respuesta a la pregunta.
    He grunted in response to the question.
  • El cerdo gruñó felizmente mientras comía.
    The pig grunted happily while eating.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to grunt' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'to grunt' is 'gruñir'.
How do you pronounce 'gruñir' in Spanish?
It's pronounced groo-NYEER, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The 'ñ' makes a 'ny' sound like in 'cañon'.
How do you use 'gruñir' in a sentence?
You can use it like this: 'El oso gruñó amenazadoramente' (The bear grunted menacingly) or 'Mi hermano gruñó cuando le pedí ayuda' (My brother grunted when I asked him for help).
What is the English translation of 'gruñir'?
The English translation of 'gruñir' is 'to grunt'.
Does 'gruñir' change for gender or number?
It changes its conjugation based on who is doing the grunting (like I grunt, you grunt, he grunts, etc), but it doesn't change for gender.
Is 'gruñir' common in everyday Spanish?
It's not super common, but you'll definitely hear it or read it sometimes. It's useful for describing animal sounds and sometimes for showing a person's grumbling.
Does 'gruñir' have slang or double meanings?
While primarily used for the sound, it can sometimes be used figuratively to represent a grumpy or discontented response, kind of like 'grumbling' in English.
Is 'gruñir' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'gruñir' are generally consistent across Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'gruñir' in Spanish?
Here's a simple present tense conjugation: Yo gruño (I grunt) Tú gruñes (You grunt) Él/Ella/Usted gruñe (He/She/You formal grunts) Nosotros/Nosotras gruñimos (We grunt) Vosotros/Vosotras gruñís (You all grunt - Spain) Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes gruñen (They/You all grunt)

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "gruñir"

Synonyms: refunfuñar, quejarse, gimotear

💡 Did You Know?

Besides humans and animals, 'gruñir' can also be used to describe the sound of machinery or objects! For example, 'El motor del coche gruñó' (The car engine groaned/grunted).

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