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    Clama (en. Cry out)

    /ˈkla.ma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express a need or desire loudly or energetically.
    She cries out for justice after what happened.
    Ella clama por justicia después de lo ocurrido.
    To make an urgent call or plea.
    The people cry out for help in the face of tragedy.
    El pueblo clama ayuda ante la tragedia.
    To raise one's voice as a sign of protest or claim.
    The protesters cry out for their rights.
    Los manifestantes claman por sus derechos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'clamare', which means 'to shout' or 'to vociferate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cries out to heaven
    An expression that indicates something is so clear or evident that it is hard to bear.
    clama al cielo
    cries for vengeance
    It is said when someone is seeking justice or punishment for an offense received.
    clama venganza

    Related Words

    clamor
    A loud shout or an urgent call.
    clamor
    clamant
    A person who cries out or demands something.
    clamante
    to declaim
    To deliver a speech with intonation and expressiveness.
    declamar

    Slang Meanings

    To shout loudly at a party.
    He always cries out at parties and draws attention.
    Él siempre clama en las fiestas y llama la atención.
    To ask for something in an exaggerated way.
    She cries out for attention when she feels ignored.
    Ella clama por atención cuando se siente ignorada.