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"Balar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to bleat", and "gruñir" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to growl". Learn more about the difference between "balar" and "gruñir" below.
balar(
bah
-
lahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to bleat
Los corderos comenzaron a balar intensamente cuando vieron al lobo.The lambs began bleating intensely when they saw the wolf.
Los corderos perdidos balaron hasta ser rescatados por el pastor.The lost lambs bleated until the shepherd rescued them.
gruñir(
groo
-
nyeer
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to growl
Escuchamos a un oso pardo gruñir en el bosque.We heard a brown bear growling in the forest.
a. to grumble
La vecina se la pasa gruñendo de todo.The neighbor is always grumbling about everything.
