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clamar means to cry out — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 9, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

clamar

verb • /[klah-MAR]/

to cry out

Example:

Las montañas clamaban por silencio y paz.

The mountains cried out for silence and peace.

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🧠 What does clamar mean?

Clamar means "to cry out" or "to shout," often with a sense of urgency, strong emotion, or public proclamation. It goes beyond simply speaking loudly and implies a deeper feeling behind the words, like a plea, a demand, or an outcry.

📚 Extra examples

  • La gente clamaba por justicia.
    The people cried out for justice.
  • Clamaron su nombre desde la multitud.
    They shouted his name from the crowd.
  • El poeta clama contra la injusticia social.
    The poet rails against social injustice.
  • Clamaron por ayuda cuando vieron el humo.
    They cried out for help when they saw the smoke.
  • Estaba clamando al cielo por una solución.
    She was crying out to heaven for a solution.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to cry out' in Spanish?
The Spanish verb 'clamar' is a powerful way to express 'to cry out.'
How do you pronounce 'clamar' in Spanish?
Clamar is pronounced kla-MAR, with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you use 'clamar' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'La multitud clamaba por libertad' (The crowd cried out for freedom) or 'El artista clama a través de su obra' (The artist cries out through their work).
What is the English translation of 'clamar'?
'Clamar' translates to 'to cry out,' 'to clamor,' 'to shout,' or 'to exclaim' in English.
Does 'clamar' change for gender or number?
Yes, like most Spanish verbs, 'clamar' conjugates to agree with the subject's gender and number.
Is 'clamar' common in everyday Spanish?
While not as frequent as basic verbs like 'hablar' (to speak) or 'comer' (to eat), 'clamar' is used enough in literature, news, and passionate conversations to be worth learning.
Does 'clamar' have slang or double meanings?
'Clamar' itself doesn't have slang meanings, but the context can influence the specific nuance. For example, 'clamar por atención' (to cry for attention) can be literal or figurative.
Is 'clamar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The core meaning of 'clamar' remains consistent across Spanish-speaking regions.
How do you conjugate 'clamar' in Spanish?
Here are the present tense conjugations: clamo (I cry out), clamas (you cry out - singular informal), clama (he/she/it cries out), clamamos (we cry out), clamáis (you cry out - plural informal Spain), claman (they cry out).

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "clamar"

Synonyms: gritar, vocear, exclamar, protestar, invocar
Opposites: susurrar, callar

💡 Did You Know?

Clamar comes from the Latin word 'clamare,' which has the same meaning. Many Romance languages have similar words derived from this root.

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