gritando
“gritando” means “shouting” in Spanish (as in: 'He is shouting').
shouting, screaming, yelling
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El bebé está gritando porque tiene hambre.
A1The baby is crying/screaming because he is hungry.
¿Por qué estás gritando? Háblame más bajo.
A2Why are you yelling? Speak to me more quietly.
Ella corrió por la calle gritando el nombre de su perro.
B1She ran down the street shouting her dog's name.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: gritando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'gritando' to describe an ongoing action?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'gritar' comes from the Old Spanish word 'gritar,' which probably has roots in Germanic languages, related to the sound of making a loud cry.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'gritando' and 'grito'?
'Gritando' is the action word used to show something is happening right now (shouting, yelling). 'Grito' (the noun) is the sound itself—a shout or a scream.
Can I use 'gritando' with verbs other than 'estar'?
Yes! You can use it with verbs like 'seguir' (to keep doing something) as in 'Sigo gritando' (I keep shouting), or simply to modify a verb, like 'Vino gritando' (He came shouting).