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vociferar

to vociferate

verb boh-see-feh-RAHR Rare

Origin: From Latin vociferare, from vox ('voice') + ferre ('to carry').

Also means

to shout

Usage Note

Vociferar is a regular -ar verb but distinctly formal and literary; in everyday speech gritar ('to shout') or chillar ('to shriek') are far more common. It implies not just loudness but an aggressive or indignant quality. The related adjective vociferante ('vociferating') is used in journalistic prose to describe rowdy protesters or angry speakers. Using vociferar in casual conversation would sound overwrought.

Examples

"El político vociferaba desde el estrado."

Natural Translation

The politician was shouting from the podium.

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