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    Estridente (en. Strident)

    /es.triˈden.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a sound that is shrill and tends to be shocking or annoying.
    The sound of the whistle was so strident that it made everyone cover their ears.
    El sonido del silbato era tan estridente que hizo que todos se taparan los oídos.
    It describes a behavior or mode of expression that is excessively flashy or strident.
    Her way of dressing is very strident and always attracts attention.
    Su forma de vestir es muy estridente y siempre llama la atención.
    It indicates an artistic or musical style that is noisy or overly ostentatious.
    The music of that band is strident, difficult to listen to for some.
    La música de esa banda es estridente, difícil de escuchar para algunos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'stridens', meaning 'that squeaks'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    strident as a cat
    It refers to an extremely high-pitched and unpleasant sound.
    estridente como un gato
    strident voice
    It describes a voice that is very high and penetrating.
    voz estridente

    Related Words

    stridency
    Quality of being strident.
    estridencia
    stridor
    High-pitched sound produced by the obstruction of the airways.
    estridor

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something or someone that calls too much negative attention.
    That party was full of strident people, I couldn’t stand it.
    Esa fiesta estaba llena de gente estridente, no pude soportarlo.
    Something that is excessively flashy or exaggerated.
    That decoration is too strident for my taste.
    Esa decoración es demasiado estridente para mi gusto.