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grito

gree-toh

nounmA1

shout?A loud yell or call,scream?A high-pitched, loud cry (of pain, fear, or excitement)

Also:cry?A loud vocal expression,yell?A loud, strong vocal sound

📝 In Action

Escuchamos un grito de auxilio desde el bosque.

We heard a cry for help from the woods.

El grito de gol del público fue ensordecedor.

The crowd's shout (yell) of 'goal' was deafening.

Con un grito de alegría, abrazó a su madre.

With a shout of joy, he hugged his mother.

Word Connections

Synonyms

alarido (howl, scream)
voz (voice)

Antonyms

susurro (whisper)

Common Collocations

dar un grito – to give a shout/scream
a gritos – shouting (very loudly)

Idioms & Expressions

poner el grito en el cielo – to protest loudly or complain bitterly

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'Dar'

To express the action of making a shout, Spanish speakers usually use the verb 'dar' (to give) before 'grito': 'Ella dio un grito' (She gave a shout).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Noun and Verb

Mistake: "Using 'grito' when you mean the action 'to shout' (gritar)."

Correction: Remember 'grito' is the sound itself (the noun). If you want to say 'I shout,' you use the verb form: 'Yo grito' (I shout).

⭐ Usage Tips

Intensity

While 'grito' can mean a simple yell, it often implies a sudden, intense, or emotional vocalization, whether positive (joy) or negative (fear).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: grito

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'grito' as the noun?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

gritar(to shout, to yell) - verb

gritón(loudmouth, someone who shouts a lot) - adjective/noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'grito' and 'voz'?

'Voz' means 'voice'—the sound you make when speaking. 'Grito' means 'shout' or 'scream'—it's a specific, loud, and usually emotional vocal sound, not normal speaking.