Gime (en. Moan)

/ˈxime/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To emit sounds that express pain, suffering, or complaint.
The wounded person moans in pain.
El herido gime de dolor.
To complain or lament in an audible manner.
She moans every time she has to exercise.
Ella gime cada vez que tiene que hacer ejercicio.
To produce a sad or melancholic sound.
The wind moans among the trees.
El viento gime entre los árboles.

Etymology

From Latin 'gemere', which means 'to moan' or 'to sigh'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

moans more than a dog
Complains a lot.
gime más que un perro

Related Words

moan
Sound emitted when moaning.
gemido
complaint
Expression of pain or discomfort.
queja

Slang Meanings

To complain without apparent reason.
Don’t moan about everything, it’s not that big of a deal.
No gimes por cualquier cosa, que no es para tanto.
To make noise without being injured.
That movie wasn’t bad enough for you to moan like that.
Esa película no estaba tan mala como para que gimes así.