exclamar
“exclamar” means “to exclaim” in Spanish (to say something suddenly and loudly with strong emotion).
to exclaim
Also: to cry out, to utter
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—¡Qué sorpresa! —exclamó ella al abrir la puerta.
A2—What a surprise! —she exclaimed upon opening the door.
El público no pudo evitar exclamar de asombro ante el truco de magia.
B1The audience couldn't help but cry out in amazement at the magic trick.
No hace falta exclamar para que te escuchemos bien.
B2There is no need to shout/exclaim for us to hear you well.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Which emotion is MOST likely associated with the verb 'exclamar'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'exclamare', where 'ex-' means 'out' and 'clamare' means 'to shout or cry out'. It literally means to shout something out loud.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'exclamar' common in daily conversation?
Not really. In casual speech, people usually just say 'gritó' (shouted) or 'dijo' (said). You will mostly see 'exclamar' in books, news reports, or formal writing.
Does 'exclamar' always need a direct quote?
Usually, yes. It's most often used to introduce what someone shouted, like: Él exclamó: '¡Basta!'.
Can I use 'exclamar' for a whisper?
No. By definition, 'exclamar' involves a raised voice or a sharp, sudden delivery. For whispers, use 'susurrar'.