gritó
“gritó” means “shouted” in Spanish (past action of one person).
shouted
Also: yelled, screamed
📝 In Action
Él gritó mi nombre desde el balcón.
A1He shouted my name from the balcony.
Ella gritó de alegría al ver el regalo.
A1She screamed with joy upon seeing the gift.
El entrenador gritó instrucciones a los jugadores.
A2The coach yelled instructions to the players.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: gritó
Question 1 of 1
Which of these means 'He shouted'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'quiritare', which was used by Roman citizens to call for help from their fellow citizens (the 'Quirites').
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'gritó' always mean 'shouted'?
Yes, it specifically describes one person (he, she, or a formal 'you') doing the shouting in the past.
What is the difference between 'gritó' and 'gritaba'?
'Gritó' is for a single finished action (e.g., He shouted once). 'Gritaba' is for an ongoing or repeated action in the past (e.g., He was shouting for a long time).