rawr
rawr is the Spanish onomatopoeia for the sound of a roaring dinosaur or lion.
This phrase is used as an onomatopoeia to imitate the roar of a large predator, such as a lion or a dinosaur.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking digital circles, rawr is associated with 'scene' or 'emo' subcultures from the 2000s, where it was used as a playful or flirtatious way to say 'I love you'.
- Because 'rawr' is a borrowed onomatopoeia from English-speaking internet culture, using it in a formal Spanish setting might make a speaker sound like they are mimicking a cartoon or a meme.
- While English speakers use rawr, many Spanish speakers prefer the onomatopoeia grrr to represent a growl or a roar. This distinction depends on whether the sound is perceived as a sharp roar or a continuous, guttural vibration.
Examples in context
- ¡Rawr!, dijo el pequeño dinosaurio.Rawr!, said the little dinosaur.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are playing with toy animals.
- SofíaMira mi tiranosaurio, ¡rawr!Look at my Tyrannosaurus, rawr!
- Alejandro¡Ay no! Mi animal tiene miedo.Oh no! My animal is scared.
- SofíaEs un dinosaurio muy fuerte.It is a very strong dinosaur.
- AlejandroEntonces mi león también hace rawr.Then my lion also goes rawr.
