🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

som de batida

Pronunciation / Transliteration: som de batida

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Tapping Sound/ˈtæp.ɪŋ saʊnd/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O som de batida da chuva era relaxante."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A light, quick noise made by striking a surface lightly.

    "The tapping sound of raindrops on the roof created a soothing atmosphere."
  2. 2

    A rhythmic noise produced by repeated light strikes.

    "The tapping sound of the drummer kept the beat for the band."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'tapping' originates from the Old English 'tæppan', meaning to strike lightly. 'Sound' comes from the Old English 'sund', referring to a noise or auditory sensation. Over time, the combination has evolved to describe a specific type of noise made by light strikes.

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