Spanish Conversation · Level 129
61 words
Spanish word
vocear
Pronunciation
IPA/boθeˈaɾ/
Meaning
- verbshout
Example
Los hinchas no dejaron de vocear durante el partido.
The supporters didn't stop shouting during the match.
More examples
En el mercado, los vendedores suelen vocear sus ofertas para atraer clientes.
At the market, vendors usually call out their offers to attract customers.
Core concept
A street vendor calling out repeatedly to attract customers.
Common phrases
vocear en el mercado
hawk wares at the market
vocear ofertas
call out offers
vocear a todo pulmón
shout at the top of one's lungs
Similar words
gritar: Shouts loudly as a forceful, often sudden expression of emotion or alarm.
corear: Chants the same shout or song together with others, repeating in unison.
vitorear: Cheers loudly to celebrate or praise someone's victory or success.
clamar: Cries out a strong, earnest plea or urgent appeal.
Definition in Spanish
Alzar la voz y gritar repetidamente para atraer la atención, vender desde la calle o expresar algo en público con fuerza.
Word origin
It comes from the noun voz (Latin vox 'voice') plus the suffix -ear, which verbalizes the noun to mean calling out repeatedly in public.
Usage tips
- Unlike the similar English verb vociferate, vocear often implies sustained calling or hawking rather than a single emotional outburst.