Exclamé (en. I exclaimed)

/eks.klaˈme/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express what one feels with insistence or strength.
I exclaimed with joy upon seeing him after such a long time!
¡Exclamé de alegría al verlo después de tanto tiempo!
To say something vehemently.
When he heard the news, he exclaimed in surprise.
Cuando escuchó la noticia, exclamó de sorpresa.
To pronounce a phrase emphatically.
The teacher exclaimed that it was time for exams.
El maestro exclamó que era tiempo de exámenes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'exclamare', which means 'to shout out'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I exclaimed as if there were no tomorrow!
Indicates a very intense or emotional reaction.
¡Exclamé como si no hubiera un mañana!
That made me exclaim with happiness.
Reflects a strong emotion of happiness.
Eso me hace exclamé de felicidad.
I exclaimed aloud.
To express something clearly and forcefully.
Exclamé en voz alta.

Related Words

shout
To emit a loud shout.
gritar
proclaim
To announce something officially.
proclamar
clamor
Loud shout or voice of a group.
clamor
exclamation
Act of exclaiming something.
exclamación

Slang Meanings

To express surprise in an exaggerated manner.
I exclaimed as if I were in an action movie!
¡Exclamé como si estuviera en una película de acción!
To say something in a funny and dramatic way.
She always exclaims about little things as if they were important events.
Ella siempre exclama sobre las pequeñas cosas como si fueran eventos importantes.