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    Quejido (en. Moan)

    /keˈxido/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Emission of a prolonged sound that expresses pain or discontent.
    The dog's moan indicated that something was hurting it.
    El quejido del perro indicó que algo le dolía.
    Complaint or lament expressed audibly.
    The old woman's moan was heard throughout the house.
    El quejido de la anciana se escuchó por toda la casa.
    Characteristic sound of an animal in response to a negative stimulus.
    The cat's moan alerted its owners to its discomfort.
    El quejido del gato alertó a sus dueños de su malestar.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'quejar', which comes from the Latin 'quariri', meaning 'to ask or to complain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    moan of pain
    Sound emitted when experiencing pain.
    quejido de dolor
    let out a moan
    Emit a sound of complaint or pain.
    dar un quejido
    constant moan
    Repetitive sound of complaints.
    quejido constante

    Related Words

    complain
    Express discontent or pain.
    quejar
    lament
    Expression of sadness or pain.
    lamento
    groan
    Low sound that expresses suffering.
    gemido

    Slang Meanings

    Exaggerated complaint
    Stop making such a fuss over a small scratch.
    No hagas tanto quejido por un pequeño rasguño.
    Complaining without apparent reason
    He’s always moaning about insignificant things.
    Siempre está de quejido por cosas insignificantes.