assobiar

Senses

1. 1.

   to whistle

   to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips

2. 2.

   to whistle

   to produce a whistling sound (wind, objects, etc.)

3. 3.

   to boo, to hiss

   to express disapproval or contempt with whistling sounds

Examples

• "Ele assobiou uma melodia enquanto caminhava pela rua."

  He whistled a melody while walking down the street.

• "O vento assobiava pelas frestas da janela durante a tempestade."

  The wind whistled through the cracks in the window during the storm.

• "A torcida assobiou o juiz após a decisão polêmica."

  The crowd booed the referee after the controversial decision.

Usage

Common collocations include "assobiar para alguém" (to whistle at someone, often to get attention or as catcalling) and "assobiar uma música" (to whistle a song). In sports contexts, assobiar typically means to boo or express disapproval rather than to cheer.