How to Say "wail" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “wail” is “gemido” — B1 level.
Examples
Se escuchó un gemido de dolor cuando se cayó.
A moan of pain was heard when he fell.
El viento hacía un gemido constante entre las montañas.
The wind made a constant howling sound among the mountains.
Ella soltó un pequeño gemido de sorpresa.
She let out a small whimper of surprise.
Nouns from Verbs
This word is a noun that comes directly from the verb 'gemir' (to moan). It follows a common pattern where the past action form of a verb becomes a standalone noun.
Using 'de' for Cause
When explaining why someone moans, use 'de' followed by the emotion or cause, such as 'gemido de dolor' (moan of pain).
Spelling Confusion
Mistake: “Writing 'gimido' instead of 'gemido'.”
Correction: Even though the verb changes its spelling in some forms (like 'él gime'), the noun always stays 'gemido' with an 'e'.
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