uivar

Senses

1. 1.

   to howl

   to make a long, loud cry like a wolf or dog

2. 2.

   to wail, to howl

   to cry out loudly in pain, grief, or anger (about people)

3. 3.

   to howl, to whistle

   to make a loud whistling sound (about wind)

Examples

• "O cachorro uivava para a lua cheia a noite toda."

  The dog was howling at the full moon all night long.

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

  The wind was howling through the window cracks during the storm.

• "Os lobos uivam para se comunicar com a matilha."

  Wolves howl to communicate with the pack.

Usage

Common verb used for animal sounds (especially canines) and natural phenomena like wind. Often collocates with "lua" (moon) in the context of dogs/wolves howling. Regular -ar verb conjugation.