Also means
hiss
Usage Note
Silbido is the noun for the sound of whistling — from a person, a bullet, the wind, or a kettle. The related verb is silbar. Do not confuse silbido with silbato, which is the physical whistle (the instrument). In football contexts, silbidos from a crowd signals booing, equivalent to English 'jeers'.
Examples
"Se escuchó un silbido agudo."
Natural Translation
A sharp whistle was heard.
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