utter

total, absoluto

Indica que algo es completo o extremo y sirve para darle más fuerza a la descripción.

En inglés sencillo: Complete or extreme, used to emphasize how strong something is.

• That is utter nonsense.
• The room fell into utter silence.
• Their attempt to fix the roof was an utter disaster.

Sinónimos: complete, total, absolute

Antónimos: partial

Expresiones frecuentes: utter nonsense, utter failure, utter chaos

pronunciar, proferir

Decir palabras en voz alta o producir un sonido con la voz.

En inglés sencillo: To say words or make a sound with your voice.

• He did not utter a word.
• She uttered a small cry of surprise.
• Have you ever heard him utter her name?

Sinónimos: say, speak, voice

Expresiones frecuentes: utter a word, utter a cry, utter something aloud

poner en circulación, hacer pasar por auténtico

Presentar o usar dinero o documentos falsos como si fueran auténticos.

En inglés sencillo: To offer a fake document or money as if it were real.

• He tried to utter a forged check.
• She was charged with uttering counterfeit money.
• The court heard that he had uttered several false documents.

Sinónimos: pass off

Expresiones frecuentes: utter forged documents, utter counterfeit money

emitir

Producir un sonido; se usa especialmente al describir un objeto como si estuviera vivo.

En inglés sencillo: To produce a sound, especially when describing an object as if it were alive.

• The old door uttered a groan.
• The engine uttered a strange cough and stopped.
• As the brakes tightened, the wheels uttered a sharp shriek.

Sinónimos: emit, produce

Expresiones frecuentes: utter a groan, utter a shriek