wail in Spanish
wail in Spanish is gemido, lamentar, llorar — wail means to cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
wail in Spanish
gemido
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]
lamentar
llorar
gemir
(intransitive) To make a noise like mourning or crying.
What does "wail" mean?
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verb To cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
"She wailed uncontrollably at the funeral."
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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 Spanish?
"wail" in Spanish is gemido, lamentar, llorar. 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 Spanish, "wail" is gemido, lamentar, llorar.
Are there other ways to say "wail" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "wail": gemido, lamentar, llorar, gemir.
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