latir

Senses

1. 1.

   to bark

   to make the characteristic sound of a dog

2. 2.

   to shout, to yell

   to speak loudly or angrily at someone (figurative)

Examples

• "O cachorro latiu a noite toda e não consegui dormir."

  The dog barked all night and I couldn't sleep.

• "Meu chefe latiu comigo na frente de todo mundo."

  My boss yelled at me in front of everyone.

• "Os cães do vizinho latem sempre que alguém passa na rua."

  The neighbor's dogs bark whenever someone walks by on the street.

Usage

Regular -ir verb. The literal meaning refers to dogs barking, while the figurative use (latir com/para alguém) means to yell or speak harshly to someone. Common expression: "cão que ladra não morde" (a barking dog doesn't bite).