SHOUT / SCREAM / YELL

Se trata de tres verbos de muy parecido significado que muchas veces se suelen intercambiar. No obstante, cada uno posee matices diferenciadores.

Shout: Se utiliza para expresar que se grita o habla alto y, normalmente, se emiten palabras.

                  I shouted for help but nobody came

          Then he started shouting and swearing at her

          I shouted to her because she was far

Scream (intr.): Significa 'chillar' y, generalmente, se emiten solo sonidos.

                  She screamed because was in fear

          People ran for the exits, screaming out in terror

          He covered her mouth to stop her from screaming

          The kids were screaming with excitement

          You make me scream with laughter

Screams of laughter son carcajadas.

Yell: 1. 'Gritar', 'chillar', 'llorar a gritos'. Cabe tanto que se profiera con sonidos o con palabras.

                  He yelled at the other driver

          He yelled out her name

          She yelled at the child to get down from the wall

          She yelled out in pain

2. 'Gritar para dar ánimo'.

          The crowd yelled encouragement at the players