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    Gritar (en. Shout)

    /ɡriˈtaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To produce a loud sound as an expression of emotion or warning.
    The child shouted with joy upon seeing his mother.
    El niño gritó de alegría al ver a su madre.
    To speak or communicate very loudly or noisily.
    There's no need to shout, I can hear you.
    No es necesario gritar, te puedo escuchar.
    To give orders or instructions forcefully.
    The coach shouted to motivate his team.
    El entrenador gritó para motivar a su equipo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gritare', meaning 'to shout, to call out'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shout from the rooftops
    To do something that becomes widely known.
    gritar a los cuatro vientos
    to shout like a madman
    To shout uncontrollably or very loudly.
    gritar como un loco
    to shout in silence
    To express an emotion without making noise.
    gritar en silencio

    Related Words

    shout
    Sound produced when shouting.
    grito
    exclamation
    Verbal expression emitted with intensity.
    exclamación
    vocalize
    To emit sounds that form words.
    vocalizar

    Slang Meanings

    To shout with great intensity to express frustration.
    He was so angry that he shouted like a madman.
    Estaba tan enojado que gritó como un loco.
    To use shouting as a way to get attention.
    That guy shouts about anything, just to be noticed.
    Ese tipo grita por cualquier cosa, solo para que lo miren.