wail

• Sustantivo que designa un grito largo, fuerte y agudo de dolor, pena o sufrimiento, o un sonido similar producido por algo.

A noun referring to a long, loud, high-pitched cry of sorrow, grief, or pain.

1. Cry of sorrow and griefB2formal

   A long, loud, high-pitched cry expressing extreme sadness or pain.

   Lamento o grito de dolor

   • The widow let out a heart-wrenching wail at the funeral.
   • A wail of despair echoed through the empty house.
   • The child's wail could be heard from across the playground.

   Sinónimoscrygroanhowllamentmoanshrieksob

   Antónimoschucklejoylaughrejoicing

2. Loud, mournful soundB2formal

   A sound resembling a human cry of grief, often made by wind or an instrument.

   Lamento, gemido fuerte

   • The wail of the wind kept me awake all night.
   • The siren let out a long, piercing wail.
   • The bagpipes produced a haunting wail.

   Sinónimoscryhowllamentmoanululation

• Verbo que expresa un grito fuerte, prolongado y lastimero, a menudo como muestra de dolor o aflicción; también puede referirse a un sonido agudo y lúgubre.

A verb used to express a loud, prolonged, and mournful cry, often as an expression of grief or pain.

1. Emit long loud criesB1formal

   To make a long, high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger.

   gemir o gritar lastimeramente

   • The mourners wailed at the funeral.
   • She wailed in agony after stubbing her toe.
   • The wind wailed through the trees all night.

   Sinónimosbawlcryhowllamentmoanscreamshriekyowl

2. Cry weakly or softlyB2informal

   To cry or complain in a weak, plaintive, or whining manner.

   Lloriquear o quejarse débilmente

   • The child wailed softly for his mother.
   • He wailed about the unfairness of the game.
   • She wailed a little when she lost her toy.

   Sinónimosgrizzlemoansnivelwhimperwhine