Gritando (en. Shouting)

/ɡriˈtando/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Emitting sounds with a raised or strong voice generally due to emotion or necessity.
She was shouting with joy at her party.
Ella estaba gritando de alegría en su fiesta.
Causing others to listen or pay attention by raising one's voice.
The teacher was shouting so the students would pay attention.
El maestro estaba gritando para que los alumnos le prestaran atención.
Expressing intense feelings such as fear or anger through shouting.
He was shouting for help when he got lost in the woods.
Él estaba gritando por ayuda cuando se perdió en el bosque.

Etymology

From the verb 'to shout', from Latin 'cridare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shouting to the four winds
Announcing something very publicly.
gritando a los cuatro vientos
shouting in the desert
Referring to speaking without being heard or without a response.
gritando en el desierto
there's nothing better than shouting
Expressing that releasing emotions is healthy.
no hay nada mejor que gritar

Related Words

shout
Loud sound produced by shouting.
grito
loudmouth
A person who shouts a lot.
gritón
to shout
The action of raising the voice.
gritar

Slang Meanings

Shouting at a party to encourage people.
Everyone was shouting at the party to make the music louder.
Todos estaban gritando en la fiesta para que la música se pusiera más fuerte.
Shouting with happiness.
Upon winning the match, everyone started shouting with happiness.
Al ganar el partido, todos comenzaron a gritar de felicidad.