Gritó (en. Shout)

ɡɾiˈto

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Emission of voice at a high volume.
The shout of joy was heard throughout the party.
El grito de alegría se escuchó en toda la fiesta.
Raised voice that expresses emotion, warning, or pain.
She let out a scream of terror upon seeing the snake.
Ella lanzó un grito de terror al ver la serpiente.
Roar or clamor of a crowd.
The fans' shouts echoed in the stadium.
Los gritos de los hinchas resonaban en el estadio.

Etymology

From the verb 'gritar', which comes from the Latin 'gritare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sacred shout
Expression of great fervor or devotion.
grito sagrado
to let out a shout
To emit a loud sound, usually of surprise or warning.
dar un grito
war cry
A call made to incite to fight or action.
grito de guerra

Related Words

to shout
To emit a loud sound with the voice.
gritar
loudmouth
A person who shouts a lot.
gritón
loudmouth (feminine)
Feminine of loudmouth; person who shouts.
gritona

Slang Meanings

Exclamation of surprise or astonishment.
That shout you let out was epic!
¡Ese grito que soltaste fue épico!
Shout in a context of party or celebration.
People shouted with excitement when the team won.
La gente gritó de emoción cuando ganó el equipo.