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whine in Spanish

whine in Spanish is gimoteo, lloriqueo, gemir — whine means to complain in an annoying, high-pitched or self-pitying way.

whine in Spanish

gimoteo
noun
A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
lloriqueo
noun
A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
gemir
verb
(intransitive) To make a sound resembling such a cry.
lloriquear
verb
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine (compare whinge) or as if with a whine.
gimotear
verb
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine (compare whinge) or as if with a whine.
llorisquear
verb
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine (compare whinge) or as if with a whine.
mañosear
verb
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine (compare whinge) or as if with a whine.

What does "whine" mean?

  1. verb To complain in an annoying, high-pitched or self-pitying way.
    "The kids started whining about being bored halfway through the trip."
  2. noun A long, high-pitched complaining sound or tone of voice.
    "The engine let out a high-pitched whine before it finally stalled."

whine in a sentence

  • The kids started whining about being bored halfway through the trip.
  • Stop whining and just get on with the work.
  • The engine let out a high-pitched whine before it finally stalled.

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "whine" in Spanish?

"whine" in Spanish is gimoteo, lloriqueo, gemir. whine means: To complain in an annoying, high-pitched or self-pitying way.

How do you use "whine" in a sentence?

Example: "The kids started whining about being bored halfway through the trip." In Spanish, "whine" is gimoteo, lloriqueo, gemir.

Are there other ways to say "whine" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "whine": gimoteo, lloriqueo, gemir, lloriquear, gimotear, llorisquear.

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