vociferar

Senses

1. 1.

   to shout loudly; to yell

   to speak or cry out with great volume and vehemence

2. 2.

   to clamor; to protest noisily

   to express strong disagreement or complaint in a loud, insistent manner

Examples

• "Los manifestantes vociferaban consignas contra el gobierno."

  The protesters were shouting slogans against the government.

• "El árbitro vociferó la tarjeta roja ante el público furioso."

  The referee loudly announced the red card to the furious crowd.

• "No vociferes; habla con calma."

  Don't yell; speak calmly.

Usage

Formal and somewhat literary register. Often used to describe loud, emphatic speech or protest. Common collocations include "vociferar contra" (shout against) and "vociferar consignas" (shout slogans). Avoid confusing with "vociferación" (noun: vociferation).