Gimió (en. Moaned)

/xiˈmi.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To emit a sound that represents a complaint or a lament.
The dog groaned when its tail was stepped on.
El perro gimió cuando le pisaron la cola.
To produce a weak or soft sound like that of a groan.
She groaned in pain after falling.
Ella gimió de dolor tras caerse.
To make a sound of sadness or discomfort.
The child groaned when feeling lonely.
El niño gimió al sentirse solo.

Etymology

From the verb 'gimir', which originates from the Latin 'gemere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to let out a groan
To emit a sound like a moan when feeling pain or discomfort.
dar un gimió
groaned with happiness
To emit a sound that expresses joy or satisfaction.
gimió de felicidad
groaned in silence
To emit a soft sound without anyone hearing it.
gimió en silencio

Related Words

groan
Sound that comes from pain or pleasure.
gemido
whine
Sound of complaint or lamentation.
quejido
whisper
Speaking in a very low voice, like a soft sound.
susurro

Slang Meanings

To complain about something in a comic tone.
Don't be like that, stop groaning so much about the homework.
No seas así, no gimis tanto por la tarea.
To lament a situation in an exaggerated manner.
The way he groans about that movie seems dramatic.
La manera en que gime por esa película parece un drama.