How to Say "outcry" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “outcry” is “puja” — B1 level.
Examples
He hecho una puja de cincuenta euros por el cuadro.
I have made a fifty-euro bid for the painting.
La puja ganadora fue anunciada al final de la subasta.
The winning bid was announced at the end of the auction.
Hubo una fuerte puja entre los dos coleccionistas.
There was a strong bidding war between the two collectors.
Gender of Puja
Puja is a feminine noun, so you should always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Puja vs. Subasta
A 'subasta' is the whole auction event, while a 'puja' is the specific amount of money you offer.
The 'Push' Confusion
Mistake: “Using 'puja' to mean a physical push on a door.”
Correction: Use 'empujón' for a physical push. 'Puja' is mostly for bids or internal physical effort (like in labor).
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