cry out

[/kraɪ aʊt/]

verb

gritar

1. To shout or call out loudly, often in pain, fear, or distress

She cried out when she saw the accident.

Ela gritou quando viu o acidente.

2. To express a strong need or demand urgently

The situation cries out for immediate action.

A situação clama por ação imediata.

3. To vocalize or exclaim suddenly

He cried out in pain.

Ele gritou de dor.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

gritar

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

dar um grito

Colloquial expression meaning to give a shout

São Paulo

dar um berro

Informal variant for shouting loudly

Portugal

dar um grito

Common Portuguese equivalent

cry out for something - clamar por algo

cry out in agony - gritar de agonia

cry out loud - gritar alto

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