What is the Spanish word for "purr"?

Learn how to say "purr" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

purr

Spanish

ronronear

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Alternative translations of "purr"

ronroneo

Examples of how to use "purr" in Spanish

English
My cat will purr when she is happy.
Spanish
Mi gato ronroneará cuando esté feliz.
English
The cat purrs when you pet it.
Spanish
El gato ronronea cuando lo acaricias.
English
Last night the kitten purred softly.
Spanish
Anoche el gatito ronroneó suavemente.
English
She is purring on my lap now.
Spanish
Ella está ronroneando en mi regazo ahora.
English
The cat has purred all morning.
Spanish
El gato ha ronroneado toda la mañana.

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