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    Alaridos (en. Screams)

    /alaˈɾiðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    High-pitched and strident sounds emitted by certain creatures, such as dogs or some mammals.
    The screams of the beast could be heard from a distance.
    Los alaridos de la bestia se escuchaban desde la distancia.
    Desperate screams or laments of a person.
    The screams of the victim echoed in the darkness.
    Los alaridos de la víctima resonaban en la oscuridad.
    Expressions of pain or distress emitted in critical situations.
    I can't bear the screams of the injured child.
    No puedo soportar los alaridos del niño herido.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'alar' which means to emit screams or barks.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give screams
    To emit high-pitched and intense screams as an expression of pain or distress.
    dar alaridos
    screams of pain
    Screams emitted by a person or animal in great suffering.
    alaridos de dolor

    Related Words

    howl
    Prolonged and high-pitched cry of some animals, particularly wolves or dogs.
    aullido
    shout
    Loud and high-pitched sound made by a person due to fear, pain, or surprise.
    grito
    bark
    Sound emitted by a dog.
    ladrido

    Slang Meanings

    Strident scream used to grab attention.
    When he got frustrated, he let out a scream that made everyone look.
    Cuando se frustró, soltó un alarido que hizo que todos miraran.
    Exaggerated lament that evokes empathy.
    Whenever something happens to him, he starts screaming as if the worst has happened.
    Siempre que algo le pasa, empieza a dar alaridos como si le hubiera sucedido lo peor.