gritar

Senses

1. 1.

   to shout; to yell

   to speak or call out loudly and forcefully

2. 2.

   to scream; to cry out

   to produce a sharp, loud sound expressing fear, pain, or strong emotion

3. 3.

   to shout out; to call

   to say something aloud to get someone's attention from a distance

Examples

• "Ele começou a gritar quando viu a aranha."

  He started to scream when he saw the spider.

• "Não precisa gritar! Eu posso ouvir você perfeitamente."

  You don't need to shout! I can hear you perfectly.

• "A mãe gritou o nome das crianças do pátio."

  The mother called out the children's names from the yard.

Usage

Gritar is a common, neutral verb in all registers. It can mean either a loud, forceful utterance (shouting in anger or excitement) or an involuntary vocal response (screaming in fear or pain). Common collocations include "gritar por ajuda" (cry out for help) and "gritar de alegria" (shout with joy).