Exclamó (en. He exclaimed)

/eks.kla'mo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Loud pronunciation or expression of something, generally due to surprise or emotion.
She exclaimed with happiness upon receiving the news.
Ella exclamó de felicidad al recibir la noticia.
To express an idea with emphasis using a raised voice.
The boy exclaimed excitedly: 'This is amazing!'
El niño exclamó emocionado: '¡Esto es increíble!'
To say something in an energetic or unexpected way.
When he saw the gift, he exclaimed: 'It can't be!'
Cuando vio el regalo, exclamó: '¡No puede ser!'

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'exclamare', which means 'to shout out' or 'to yell' out of emotion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exclaiming with joy
Expressing great happiness.
exclamando de alegría
exclamations of surprise
Phrases that express astonishment or disbelief.
exclamaciones de sorpresa
she exclaimed in despair
He shouted in a state of distress or anxiety.
exclamó con desesperación

Related Words

exclamation
Intense verbal expression used to convey an emotion.
exclamación
shout
Loud and elevated voice, generally to get attention.
grito
uproar
Confused noise produced by many voices or exclamations.
algarabía

Slang Meanings

To shout out of excitement.
When he won the match, he exclaimed and jumped with joy.
Cuando ganó el partido, exclamó y saltó de alegría.
To say something in a carefree manner.
Upon seeing the price, I exclaimed that he was crazy to ask for that much.
Al ver el precio, exclamé que estaba loco por pedir tanto.