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    Chillido (en. Shriek)

    /tʃiˈjido/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A loud and high-pitched sound, similar to a scream.
    The dog's scream alerted everyone in the neighborhood.
    El chillido del perro alertó a todos en el vecindario.
    A scream from someone who is scared or in danger.
    His scream was heard throughout the house when he saw the snake.
    Su chillido se escuchó en toda la casa cuando vio la serpiente.
    The sound some animals make when they are excited or scared.
    The scream of the birds at dawn is beautiful.
    El chillido de los pájaros al amanecer es hermoso.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'chillar', which means to scream or emit a high-pitched sound.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to let out a scream
    To emit a sudden cry, generally due to surprise or fear.
    dar un chillido
    scream of joy
    A cry that expresses intense happiness.
    chillido de alegría
    scream of pain
    A cry that expresses suffering or discomfort.
    chillido de dolor

    Related Words

    shout
    A loud and high-pitched sound emitted by a person.
    grito
    cry
    The sound a person makes when crying.
    llanto
    howl
    A long and plaintive cry from some animals, like wolves.
    aullido

    Slang Meanings

    Scream as an expression of extreme emotion.
    When she won the award, her scream was so loud that it scared everyone.
    Cuando ganó el premio, su chillido fue tan fuerte que asustó a todos.
    Unexpected scream due to fright.
    In the movie, the protagonist's scream was very funny.
    En la película, el chillido de la protagonista fue muy cómico.