B1 — Intermediatenoun
grido
shout, cry, scream
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
urlogridastrilloesclamazioneclamore
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
silenziosussurrobisbiglioquiete
Usage note
'Grido' has an irregular plural: 'le grida' (collective cries) and 'i gridi' (individual literary). 'Urlo' is a louder, wilder scream. 'Strillo' is a high-pitched shriek.
Example
"Un grido improvviso ha interrotto la lezione."
"A sudden shout interrupted the lesson."
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