Clamó (en. Called)

[kla'mo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make a loud shout or call.
The boy cried for help when he got lost in the park.
El niño clamó por ayuda cuando se perdió en el parque.
To intensely manifest a need or desire.
The population cried for justice after the incident.
La población clamó por justicia tras el incidente.
To express a complaint or protest energetically.
The workers called for better working conditions.
Los trabajadores clamaron por mejores condiciones laborales.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

called to heaven
expressed great discontent or suffering.
clamó al cielo
called for justice
manifested the need for justice.
clamó justicia
cried in silence
suffered in silence without expressing his pain.
clamó en silencio

Related Words

clamar
To make an intense request or appeal.
clamar
shout
To express something in a loud or strong voice.
gritar
plead
To fervently ask for something.
rogar

Slang Meanings

To shout in a celebration.
At the party, everyone shouted in unison at the toast.
En la fiesta, todos clamaron al unísono al brindis.
To complain in an exaggerated manner.
Don't keep crying about everything, that doesn't help.
No dejes de clamar por todo, eso no ayuda.