Spanish word

exclamar

Pronunciation

IPA/eksklaˈmaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbexclaim

Example

¡Todos exclamaron al ver la sorpresa!

Everyone exclaimed when they saw the surprise!

Illustration for exclamar (exclaim)

More examples

Ella exclamó de alegría al recibir la noticia.

She exclaimed with joy upon receiving the news.

Core concept

A short, forceful spoken exclamation expressing surprise, pain, or joy.

Common phrases

  • exclamar de sorpresa

    exclaim in surprise

  • exclamar en voz alta

    exclaim aloud

  • exclamar de alegría

    exclaim with joy

Similar words

gritar: Shouts loudly with a strong, often sustained voice, used to call out or express intensity.
decir: Conveys something in words, stating information or a message in a neutral manner.

Definition in Spanish

Pronunciar con énfasis una exclamación para mostrar sorpresa, dolor, alegría u otra emoción intensa.

Word origin

From Latin exclamare (ex- 'out' + clamare 'to cry'), originally 'to cry out' and later used in Spanish for voicing a pointed exclamation.

Usage tips

  • In Spanish usage, exclamar commonly reports a brief emotional utterance with a direct quote or a que clause and marks sudden feeling rather than prolonged shouting.

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