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urlare

to shout

verb oor-LAH-reh Rare

Also means

to scream

Usage Note

Urlare conveys a louder, more intense cry than gridare — it suggests screaming or howling rather than simply calling out. It takes avere as its auxiliary. The related noun urlo (pl. urla, feminine in the plural — an irregular shift) means 'scream' or 'howl'. Le urla for a single masculine noun l'urlo is a common sticking point.

Examples

"Ha urlato di paura."

Natural Translation

She screamed in fear.

Literal Translation

She-has screamed from fear.

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