Gritan (en. They shout)

/ɡriˈtan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To emit a loud sound or raise one's voice.

When they are excited, they shout with joy.

Cuando están emocionados, gritan de alegría.

To call out or make noise so that someone listens.

The children shout to get their parents' attention.

Los niños gritan para llamar la atención de sus padres.

To speak loudly or in a high-pitched manner.

She shouts when she gets scared.

Ella grita cuando se asusta.

From Latin 'gratāre', which means 'to call' or 'to shout'.

shout at the top of one's lungs

To shout with all one's vocal strength.

gritar a todo pulmón

shout like a madman

To shout in an uncontrolled or exaggerated manner.

gritar como loco

the little birds shout

An expression that indicates confusion or disorder.

gritan los pajaritos

shout to the wind

To talk or shout without anyone listening.

gritar al viento

shout

The sound emitted when shouting.

grito

loudmouth

A person who shouts a lot.

gritón

shouting

Noise or loud noise made from shouting.

gritadera

To shout in a party or celebration context.

At the concert, everyone was shouting with excitement.

En el concierto todos estaban gritando de emoción.

To use shouting as a way to express frustration.

When he lost the game, he shouted in anger.

Cuando perdió la partida, gritó de rabia.