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wail in Portuguese

wail in Portuguese is gemido — wail means to cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.

wail in Portuguese

gemido
noun
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]

What does "wail" mean?

  1. verb To cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
    "She wailed uncontrollably at the funeral."
  2. noun A long, high-pitched cry of grief or distress.
    "A wail of anguish echoed through the hospital corridor."
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wail in a sentence

  • She wailed uncontrollably at the funeral.
  • The baby wailed all through the night.
  • A wail of anguish echoed through the hospital corridor.

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What is "wail" in Portuguese?

"wail" in Portuguese is gemido. wail means: To cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.

How do you use "wail" in a sentence?

Example: "She wailed uncontrollably at the funeral." In Portuguese, "wail" is gemido.

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