Confusing 'grita' and 'grito'

The verb 'gritar' (to shout) follows the most common Spanish verb pattern. To form 'grita', you drop the -ar and add -a, used for 'he/she/it' or formal 'you'.

Regular AR Verb

The friendly command form for 'tú' (you, informal) is often the same as the 'él/ella' form. So, 'grita' means both 'he shouts' and 'Shout!'

Affirmative Tú Command

Use 'grita de' + a noun (e.g., 'alegría', 'miedo') to explain the reason for the shout: 'He shouts out of joy.'

Expressing Emotion

Extremely common. This is a basic verb form used daily.

Using 'grita' as the primary noun

Most nouns ending in -a are feminine (like 'grita'). However, the more common word for a shout is the masculine noun 'el grito'.

Gender Difference

This noun form is often found in older literature or poetry, giving the text a more formal or dramatic tone.

Literary Use

Infrequent. The noun 'grito' (masculine) is much more common for 'a shout.'

Learn the Spanish word 'grita,' covering its primary use as the conjugation of the verb 'gritar' (to shout/scream) and its less common usage as a feminine noun meaning 'a yell.' Includes full conjugation tables and examples.

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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