Gemía (en. Moaned)

/xeˈmi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To emit a sound or murmur resembling a lament.
The injured person was moaning in pain.
El herido gemía de dolor.
To express a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction audibly.
She was moaning in pleasure during the massage.
Ella gemía de placer durante el masaje.
To emit a soft sound characteristic of some creatures or situations.
The wind was moaning among the trees.
El viento gemía entre los árboles.

Etymology

From the Latin 'gemere', which means 'to whisper' or 'to lament'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to moan in pain
to express pain through moans.
gemir de dolor
to moan in pleasure
to express satisfaction or pleasure through moans.
gemir de placer
moan like a little girl
to express weakness or vulnerability.
gemía como una niña

Related Words

moan
sound emitted by a person or animal when moaning.
gemido
whimpering
continuous and soft sound when moaning.
gimoteo
moaning
a thing or person that was moaning.
gimiente

Slang Meanings

Exaggerated lamentation in comedic situations.
Don't be so dramatic, you don't need to moan that much.
No seas tan dramático, no necesitas gemir tanto.
To complain excessively about trivial things.
Stop moaning about every little problem!
¡Deja de gemir por cada pequeño problema!