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gemir

Pronunciation: /xeˈmiɾ/

“gemir” is a Spanish word. Its 2 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to wail
  2. to moan, to groan

In Spanish

  1. Expresar su sufrimiento, pena o dolor por medio de sonidos quejumbrosos y lastimeros.
  2. Sonido similar al del sufrimiento, pero de gozo, emitido durante el coito.
  3. Emitir algo un sonido similar al gemido humano.
  4. Emitir un animal un aullido similar al gemido humano.

Etymology

Semi-learned modification (based on the original Latin etymology) and conjugation change of Old Spanish emer, itself inherited from Latin gemere. Compare Portuguese gemer.

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