Rechinar (en. Creak)

/re.tʃiˈnaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To produce a sound like that of something screeching.

The car's brake screeches when it is wet.

El freno del coche rechina cuando está mojado.

To refer to a person who is upset or resentful.

After what he said, it doesn't surprise me that he screeches with rage.

Después de lo que dijo, no me sorprende que rechine de rabia.

To play roulette or by chance.

During the party, some friends started to screech in the game.

Durante la fiesta, algunos amigos empezaron a rechinar en el juego.

From the Latin 'crepitare', which means to make noise or creak.

to grind one's teeth

Reflects tension or annoyance.

rechinar los dientes

to screech with

To disagree or have a disagreement.

rechinar con

to screech the door

The sound a door makes when opening or closing without lubrication.

rechinar la puerta

screech

To produce a sharp and repeated sound.

chirriar

scream

To emit a loud sound or a shout.

gritar

crack

To produce a sound when breaking or bending.

crujir

To disagree in a discussion.

When they mentioned her ex, she started to screech.

Cuando mencionaron a su ex, empezó a rechinar.

To react negatively to a situation.

Even if you say nothing to him, his face is going to screech.

Aunque no le digas nada, su cara va a rechinar.