gritar

Senses

1. 1.

   to shout

   to speak or cry out loudly and forcefully

2. 2.

   to scream

   to utter a sharp, piercing cry, often expressing pain or fear

3. 3.

   to yell

   to shout in anger, excitement, or to get attention

Examples

• "El niño gritó de alegría cuando vio a su padre."

  The boy shouted with joy when he saw his father.

• "¡No grites en la biblioteca!"

  Don't shout in the library!

• "Ella gritó pidiendo ayuda cuando se cayó."

  She screamed asking for help when she fell.

Usage

Very common verb in everyday speech. Often used with *de* (to shout with emotion: *gritar de miedo*, *gritar de alegría*) or followed by a direct object (*gritar un insulto*). The imperative form *¡Grita!* is frequently used in urgent situations.