Exclamar (en. Exclaim)
/eks.kla.mar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To emit a shout or exclamation due to surprise, admiration, or anger.
The crowd exclaimed in surprise when they saw the magical show.
La multitud exclamó de sorpresa al ver el mágico espectáculo.
To say something loudly and energetically.
He exclaimed his opinion without fear of the consequences.
Él exclamó su opinión sin miedo a las consecuencias.
To express a feeling or emotion vehemently.
She exclaimed her joy upon receiving the news.
Ella exclamó su alegría al recibir la noticia.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'exclamare', which means 'to shout, to cry out' or 'to speak loudly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Exclaim with joy!
To express great joy about something.
¡Exclamar de alegría!
Exclaim in surprise
To say something in astonishment.
Exclamar en sorpresa
Related Words
exclamation
The act of exclaiming; a vocal expression that shows strong emotion.
exclamación
clamor
A shout or plea expressed collectively.
clamor
Slang Meanings
To scream with madness
When he saw the result, he started to exclaim with madness.
Cuando vio el resultado, comenzó a exclamar de locura.
To let out a shout
At the party, everyone began to exclaim with happiness.
En la fiesta, todos empezaron a exclamar de felicidad.