coo [kuː]
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coo(
ku
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
1. (to make the sound of a dove)
2. (figurative) (to speak amorously)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g. carrot, bean).
a. arrullar
The lovers lay on the sofa cooing to each other into the wee hours of the morning.Los amantes estuvieron acostados en el sofá arrullándose hasta la madrugada.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
3. (sound doves make)
a. el arrullo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Lina has a sweet, soft voice like the coo of a dove.Lina tiene la voz dulce y suave como el arrullo de una paloma.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g. Wow!).
4. (slang) (used to express surprise) (United Kingdom)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g. joint, john).
a. ¡vaya!
Coo! Isn't that a lovely carriage Mr. Smith has?¡Vaya! ¡Qué carruaje tan bonito tiene el Sr. Smith!
coointransitive verb
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
1. (dove)
a. arrullar
the neighbors came to coo over the babylos vecinos vinieron a hacer monerías al niño
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