clamar
“clamar” means “to cry out” in Spanish (asking for help or justice).
to cry out
Also: to clamor for, to shout
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Las víctimas claman por justicia en las calles.
B1The victims are crying out for justice in the streets.
El pueblo clamaba ante el palacio del rey.
B2The people were shouting in front of the king's palace.
Es una injusticia que clama al cielo.
C1It is an injustice that cries out to heaven (is scandalous).
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Which sentence best uses 'clamar' in a natural way?
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From the Latin word 'clamare', which simply means 'to shout' or 'to call out'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'clamar' the same as 'gritar'?
Not exactly. 'Gritar' is just the physical act of shouting. 'Clamar' is shouting with a specific purpose, usually to beg for help or demand justice.
Can I use 'clamar' in a casual conversation?
It's a bit heavy for everyday chat. If you use it while joking about being hungry, it sounds very dramatic and poetic.
Is 'clamar' a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ar, so it is very easy to conjugate.