🇬🇧🇪🇸 yell - gritar : English Lesson
verb
Meaning of "yell" ("gritar"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
To yell means to use a very loud voice, usually because you are angry, hurt, scared, or super excited. When you yell, your voice is much louder than normal talking, and people far away can hear you.
I yell for help every time I see a math problem with more letters than numbers.
The baby likes to yell at the mirror because there’s a suspiciously cute baby in it.
I yelled, "SPIDER!" and the spider probably yelled, "HUMAN!" at the same time.
I yelled into the empty fridge, hoping snacks would appear out of fear.
Mom yelled, "DINNER!" and every child in the house teleported to the kitchen.
I walk past the park when a ball rolls into the road and a small child runs after it. I yell, "Stop!" I yell again, louder, then have to yell to the driver and to the child. Drivers yell, people yell too. The child freezes; the mother grabs him, crying with relief.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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