/pe-GAR el GRI-to/
To shout out a complaint, protest loudly, or demand to be heard. In Colombia, 'pegar el grito' is the move when patience runs out — you raise your voice, make the scene, and refuse to be ignored. Sometimes necessary, sometimes theatrical.
"When he saw the bill, he hit the roof."
"You have to make some noise if the neighbor keeps the music up."
/pe-GAR el GRI-to/
To shout out a complaint, protest loudly, or demand to be heard. In Colombia, 'pegar el grito' is the move when patience runs out — you raise your voice, make the scene, and refuse to be ignored. Sometimes necessary, sometimes theatrical.
"When he saw the bill, he hit the roof."
"You have to make some noise if the neighbor keeps the music up."
Dar pena
Sentir vergüenza, timidez o incomodidad al hacer algo que te expone. En México 'dar pena' es esa sensación que te frena de actuar por miedo al ridículo.