Chiflido in english
Chiflido
pronunciation: tʃɪflidoʊ part of speech: none
pronunciation: tʃɪflidoʊ part of speech: none
In gestures
chiflido = whistle ; catcall.
Example: The author reports on a project for the revival of traditional toys in which a group of adults made toys (e.g., dolls, carts, tops, whistles) that recalled their childhoods.Example: The audience responded to the ballet with such a din of hisses and catcalls that the performers could barely hear each other.more:
» chiflido de admiración = wolf-whistle [Generalmente hacia una mujer atractiva en la calle y a modo de piropo] ; wolf-whistling [Generalmente hacia una mujer atractiva y a modo de piropo] ; catcalling [Generalmente hacia una mujer atractiva y a modo de piropo] ; catcall [Generalmente hacia una mujer atractiva en la calle y a modo de piropo] .
Example: For many the wolf-whistle represents a time long past. Example: Wolf-whistling is set to be banned in France as the government declares war on men hassling women in public. Example: I think a lot of these guys might not even realize how damaging their catcalling can be. Example: A woman has been charged with assault for kicking a teen in the groin after having had enough of his catcalls and taunts.» chiflidos = catcalling [En señal de protesta o descontento] .
Example: Despite the catcalling from the Opposition, the Minister said that improved efficiency in processing will encourage an expansion of production and so will increase the demand for labour.» dar un chiflido = whistle .
Example: The author of 'A tune they can whistle' stresses the importance of a user-oriented approach to outreach activities.