gemido - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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gemido (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Gemido is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/g.e.ˈmi.ðo/

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

Gemido refers to a low, often involuntary sound made by someone in response to pain, pleasure, or despair. It is frequently used in both spoken and written contexts, though it may appear more often in literary or artistic descriptions than in everyday conversation.

In Spanish, the term is commonly associated with expressions of suffering or the euphoric sounds made during intimacy. It reflects a visceral emotional or physical state and serves to convey a depth of feeling.

Example Sentences

  1. El gemido de dolor al caer fue desgarrador.
  2. The moan of pain when he fell was heartbreaking.

  3. En la noche se oyó un gemido suave que provenía de la habitación.

  4. In the night, a soft groan was heard coming from the room.

  5. Su gemido de placer llenó la habitación.

  6. His moan of pleasure filled the room.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word gemido is often used in phrases that may vary regionally. Here are a few examples:

  1. Gemido de la vida
  2. La vida está llena de gemidos que a veces nos hacen reflexionar.
  3. Life is full of moans that sometimes make us reflect.

  4. Romper el silencio con un gemido

  5. En el teatro, un gemido rompió el silencio absoluto del público.
  6. In the theater, a moan broke the absolute silence of the audience.

  7. Escuchar el gemido del viento

  8. Mientras caminaba por el bosque, escuché el gemido del viento entre los árboles.
  9. While walking through the forest, I heard the moan of the wind through the trees.

Etymology

The word gemido comes from the Latin term gemitus, which means "a groan" or "a moan." The Latin term is derived from the verb gemere meaning "to groan" or "to mourn."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Lamento (lament) - Susurro (whisper) - Quejido (whine)

Antonyms: - Risa (laughter) - Alegría (joy) - Silencio (silence)

This structure provides a comprehensive overview of the word gemido, its meaning, usage, and related expressions in the Spanish language.



23-07-2024