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"Yell" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "gritar", and "shout" is an intransitive verb which is also often translated as "gritar". Learn more about the difference between "yell" and "shout" below.
yell(
yehl
)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. gritar
She yelled when I accidentally hit her with my bike.Gritó cuando le pegué por accidente con mi bici.
b. chillar (high-pitched)
The little girl yelled with delight when she was given the puppy.La niñita chilló con alegría cuando le dieron el perrito.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. gritar
The cashier yelled my name to let me know my order was ready.El cajero gritó mi nombre para dejarme saber que estaba preparado mi pedido.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el grito
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
I saw my friend on the street, so I gave him a yell and a wave.Vi a mi amigo en la calle, así que le di un grito y un saludo.
b. el chillido
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
(high-pitched)
He let out a yell when he saw his present.Soltó un chillido al ver su regalo.
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shout(
shaut
)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. gritar
The fans all shouted with joy when their team scored.Todos los aficionados gritaron de alegría cuando su equipo anotó.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. gritar
The protestors were shouting slogans.Los manifestantes gritaban consignas.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el grito
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
I heard a shout and I came running.Oí un grito y me vine corriendo.
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