Spanish Conversation · Level 62
76 words
Spanish word
gritar
Pronunciation
IPA/gɾiˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbshout
Example
Cuando veo una araña, grito.
When I see a spider, I shout.
More examples
¡No me grites dentro de la biblioteca!
Don't shout at me in the library!
Core concept
Person mid-shout with jagged sound lines.
Common phrases
gritar a alguien
shout at someone
gritar de alegría
shout for joy
gritar de dolor
cry out in pain
Similar words
llamar: Calls aloud across a distance to summon or gain someone's attention.
chillar: Emits a short, high-pitched, piercing cry or squeal.
exclamar: Utters a short, loud exclamation expressing surprise or strong feeling.
Definition in Spanish
Alzar la voz con intensidad, de forma voluntaria o involuntaria, para expresar una emoción fuerte o llamar la atención de otros.
Word origin
Derived from Latin grītāre 'to cry out', gritar denotes making a loud vocal cry either voluntarily or involuntarily.
Usage tips
- English speakers sometimes assume gritar means simply 'call', but it specifically implies a loud, emotional, or urgent vocalization rather than a neutral call.
Other meanings
- yellverb
- screamverb
Opposites
- susurrarwhisperverb
Related words
- gritónshouternoun
- gritanteshoutingadjective