Quejidos (en. Whining)

/keˈxidos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Sounds emitted by a person or animal to express pain or discomfort.

Example Sentence: The moans of the injured could be heard throughout the room.

Los quejidos del herido se oían en toda la sala.

Definition: Laments or protests, often expressed in situations of suffering.

Example Sentence: His moans were a reflection of his suffering.

Sus quejidos eran un reflejo de su sufrimiento.

Definition: Prolonged noise that expresses discomfort.

Example Sentence: The cat's moans indicated that it was not happy.

Los quejidos del gato indicaban que no estaba contento.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'to complain', which comes from the Latin 'quæere'.

Common Phrase: moan of pain

Meaning: Audible expression of physical suffering.

quejido de dolor

Common Phrase: a child's moans

Meaning: Laments indicating that a child is unhappy or uncomfortable.

quejidos de un niño

Related Word: complain

Description: Verb meaning to express dissatisfaction or pain.

quejar

Related Word: lament

Description: Expression of sadness or pain, often in the form of a complaint.

lamento

Slang Meaning: Moan as an expression of exaggerated complaint.

Example: When he complains about everything, we call it 'childish moans'.

Cuando se queja por todo, lo llamamos 'quejidos de niño'.

Slang Meaning: Sounds made by people seeking attention.

Example: That person only moans to get attention.

Esa persona solo hace quejidos para llamar la atención.