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zumbar

to buzz, to hum

verb soom-BAHR Rare
Communication Expressions

Usage Note

Zumbar describes the buzzing or humming sound of insects, machines, or anything vibrating rapidly — las abejas zumban (bees buzz), los oídos me zumban (my ears are ringing). The noun zumbido means a buzz, hum, or ringing sound. In colloquial Latin American Spanish, zumbar can also mean to throw something hard or to hit someone.

Examples

"Las abejas zumban alrededor de las flores."

Natural Translation

The bees buzz around the flowers.

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