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How to Say "buzzing" in Spanish

The Spanish word forbuzzingis pitidoB2 level.

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pitido

nounB2
high-pitched ear noise
A person holding their hand to their ear with a confused expression and tiny stars floating near their head.

Examples

Tengo un pitido constante en el oído derecho.

I have a constant ringing in my right ear.

Después del concierto, me quedaron pitidos en los oídos.

After the concert, I was left with ringing in my ears.

El médico me examinó por ese pitido molesto.

The doctor examined me for that annoying ringing.

Singular vs. Plural

You can use 'un pitido' if it's one specific sound or 'pitidos' if it's a general sensation of ringing.

Using 'Ruido' instead

Mistake:Tengo un ruido en el oído.

Correction: Tengo un pitido en el oído. While 'ruido' means noise, 'pitido' specifically describes the high-pitched ringing sensation.

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