chillar

to shriek

verb chee-YAHR Rare

Also means

to squeak

Usage Note

Chillar describes a high-pitched, piercing sound made by people (screaming in fear or excitement) or objects (brakes squealing, mice squeaking). It is more grating in connotation than gritar (to shout); chillón (shrill, loud) derives from it. In parts of Latin America it also means to cry or whine.

Examples

"Los niños chillaban de alegría en el parque."

Natural Translation

The children shrieked with joy in the park.

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