Gritaba (en. He was screaming)
/ɡɾiˈtaβa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To express a feeling or emotion in a loud way.
She shouted with joy during the party.
Ella gritaba de alegría durante la fiesta.
To make a loud noise to attract attention.
The child shouted so they would hear him.
El niño gritaba para que lo escucharan.
To demonstrate anger or frustration through a raised voice.
The teacher shouted in the classroom due to the disorder.
El profesor gritaba en el aula por el desorden.
Etymology
From the verb 'gritar', derived from the Latin 'gritare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shout it from the rooftops
To announce something in a very public manner.
gritar a los cuatro vientos
shout with joy
To express happiness in a loud way.
gritar de alegría
shout like a madman
To shout in an uncontrolled or excessive manner.
gritar como un loco
Related Words
shout
A loud sound emitted in situations of emotion or pain.
grito
loudmouth
A person who tends to shout frequently.
gritón
Slang Meanings
Shouting a lot at a party.
He was so excited that he shouted like a madman at the party.
Estaba tan emocionado que gritaba como loco en la fiesta.
Shouting out of anger.
When they told him something he didn't like, he shouted like a maniac.
Cuando le dijeron algo que no le gustó, gritaba como un energúmeno.