Gemido (en. Groan)

/xeˈmi.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Emission of a soft sound that expresses pain, pleasure, or anguish.
The groan from the wound filled the room with an air of despair.
El gemido de la herida llenó la habitación de un aire de desesperación.
Sound emitted during sexual activity by a person who feels pleasure.
The groans of the couple blended with the background music.
Los gemidos de la pareja se mezclaban con la música del ambiente.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'gemir', from the Latin 'gemere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

groan of pain
sound of complaint produced by physical suffering.
gemido de dolor
groan of pleasure
sound emitted that indicates enjoyment or satisfaction.
gemido de placer
groan of anguish
sound that expresses despair or emotional suffering.
gemido de angustia

Related Words

groan
To emit groans.
gemir
complaint
Expression of dissatisfaction or pain.
queja
whisper
Soft sound produced when speaking in a low voice.
susurro

Slang Meanings

Groan as an expression of sexual enjoyment.
That groan made it clear to me that he is enjoying the situation.
Ese gemido me dejó claro que está disfrutando la situación.
Used in a humorous context to refer to ridiculous moments.
Upon hearing his groan from the joke, we all burst out laughing.
Al escuchar su gemido por la broma, todos nos reímos a carcajadas.