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How do you say "to call out" in Mexican Spanish?

gritar

Noun

In Mexican Spanish, "to call out" is gritar.

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Pronunciation

gree-TAHR. Two syllables, stress the last.

Grammar notes

Regular -ar verb. Plural: gritan. Past: grité, gritó. Accent on preterite yo form.

Example sentence

Grito el nombre de mi hermano en el patio.

I call out my brother's name in the yard.

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How to remember gritar

Gritar and 'grate' sound similar. Calling out is loud like a grater making noise.

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Questions about gritar

How do you say "to call out" in Mexican Spanish?

In Mexican Spanish, "to call out" is gritar. It is a noun.

How is gritar written in Mexican Spanish?

gritar is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.

How is gritar used in a sentence?

Use gritar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Grito el nombre de mi hermano en el patio. (I call out my brother's name in the yard.).

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