Gritaron (en. They shouted)

/ɡritaˈɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To emit a loud and sharp sound or a sudden clamor.
The fans shouted with joy when the goal was scored.
Los hinchas gritaron de alegría cuando anotó el gol.
To speak loudly or stridently to make oneself heard.
They shouted to get the attention of passersby.
Ellos gritaron para llamar la atención de los transeúntes.
To express intense emotions such as fear, anger, or joy through a shout.
They screamed in terror upon seeing the horror movie.
Gritaron de terror al ver la película de horror.

Etymology

From the Latin 'gritāre', which means to make a noise or clamor.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To shout to the four winds
To publicly announce something in a very marked way.
gritar a los cuatro vientos
To shout in the desert
To talk or express something without being heard or attended to.
gritar en el desierto
To shout like a madman
To shout in a reckless or impulsive manner.
gritar como un loco

Related Words

shout
A high-pitched and loud sound produced by a person.
grito
shouter
A person who tends to shout a lot or who shouts frequently.
gritón
shouting
Noise or tumult generated by the shouts of many people.
gritadera

Slang Meanings

To shout excessively at a party.
Yesterday at the party, everyone was shouting as if there were no tomorrow.
Ayer en la fiesta, todos gritaban como si no hubiera un mañana.
To shout in a context of protest or demonstration.
At the march, the people shouted for their rights.
En la marcha, la gente gritó por sus derechos.