quejándose
/kexandose/from spelling rules
The English word "groaning" is translated into Spanish as quejándose.
If the "groaning" refers specifically to a creaking sound, such as a door, you should use crujido or quejido instead.
Meaning: sound (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/kexandose/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish dialects, a 'groaning' door is described as llorando, which literally means 'crying'.
- The verb in quejándose comes from the noun queja, which is also used to describe a formal legal complaint or a grievance filed in a court of law.
- The word crujido, used for the groaning of a floorboard or door, comes from the verb crujir, which is also used to describe the sound of eating crunchy snacks.
Examples in context
- La mujer dejó escapar un gemidoThe woman let out a groaning sound
- El joven lanzó un lamento de frustraciónThe young man let out a groaning sound of frustration
- La puerta emitió un crujido quejumbrosoThe door let out a creaking groan
- Ella soltó un gemidoShe let out a groaning sound
- Ellos soltaron unos gemidosThey let out some groaning sounds
Example conversation
Daniel is feeling unwell on the sofa.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿por qué estás quejándose así?Daniel, why are you groaning like that?
- DanielMe duele mucho la espalda, María.My back hurts a lot, María.
- MaríaPareces estar sufriendo mucho.You seem to be suffering a lot.
- DanielSí, necesito descansar un poco.Yes, I need to rest a bit.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
