Gritaban (en. They shouted)

/ɡɾiˈtaba/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To emit a loud and piercing sound with the voice.
The children were shouting with joy when they saw the show.
Los niños gritaban de alegría al ver el espectáculo.
To express something in a noisy or energetic manner.
The fans were shouting the name of their team.
Los aficionados gritaban el nombre de su equipo.
To make something known to someone in a clear and attention-grabbing way.
The protesters were shouting slogans in the street.
Los manifestantes gritaban consignas en la calle.

Etymology

From the Latin 'gritare', which means to call out loud.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shout it from the rooftops
To express something publicly.
gritar a los cuatro vientos
shout for help
To urgently ask for help.
gritar por ayuda
scream with joy
To express intense joy through shouting.
gritar de felicidad
shout in the desert
To speak or express something without being heard.
gritar en el desierto

Related Words

shout
A loud and sharp sound produced when shouting.
grito
to shout
The act of raising one's voice loudly.
gritar
loud shouter
A person who shouts a lot.
gritón

Slang Meanings

To shout loudly to make something noticeable.
I was so excited that they were shouting like crazy.
Estaba tan emocionado que gritaban como locos.
To make noise at a celebration or protest.
At the concert, everyone was shouting non-stop.
En el concierto, todos gritaban sin parar.