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