How is the word chillar translated from Spanish to English

English translation
shriek
verb

Gritar con una voz muy aguda y penetrante.

To cry out in a high, piercing voice.

Examples with “chillar”

See how the word “chillar” is used in sentences

  • Los niños chillan cuando aparece el perro. — The children shriek when the dog appears.

  • Un chillido llegó de la habitación de al lado. — A shriek came from the next room.

  • No chilles en el pasillo, por favor. — Don't shriek in the hallway, please.

  • Soltó un chillido de alegría. — She let out a shriek of delight.

  • Los frenos chillan cada vez que paramos. — The brakes shriek every time we stop.

  • ¿Fue un chillido o solo el viento? — Was that a shriek or just the wind?

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