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

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ɡri.teˈɾi.a/

Use in Spanish

"Gritería" is a noun in Spanish that refers to a noisy situation where people are shouting or making a lot of noise. It is used both in written and oral communication, but more commonly in written texts describing events or situations where there is a lot of commotion.

Example Sentences

1. La gritería en el estadio era ensordecedora después de que el equipo local anotara un gol.
2. The shouting in the stadium was deafening after the local team scored a goal.
3. Durante la manifestación, se escuchaba una gritería constante exigiendo justicia.
4. During the protest, a constant uproar demanding justice could be heard.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Gritería" is not frequently used in idiomatic expressions in Spanish.

Etymology

The word "gritería" comes from the Spanish verb "gritar," which means "to shout" or "to yell." The suffix "-ería" is added to denote a place or situation characterized by the action of the verb.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: 1. Alboroto (Commotion) 2. Estruendo (Clamor) 3. Jaleo (Uproar)

Antonyms: 1. Silencio (Silence) 2. Calma (Calm) 3. Tranquilidad (Tranquility)