Titar (en. Junk)

/ti.tar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To emit a sharp and brief sound.
The bird begins to chirp at dawn.
El pájaro comienza a titar al amanecer.
To make noise in a way that expresses excitement or fear.
The children chirped with joy at the sight of the fireworks.
Los niños titaban de alegría al ver los fuegos artificiales.
To make a light or squeaky noise.
The mouse chirped while moving down the hallway.
El ratón titó al moverse por el pasillo.

Etymology

From Latin 'titare', which means 'to make a sharp sound'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to chirp with happiness
To scream or emit sharp sounds due to emotion.
titar de felicidad
to not stop chirping
To be very excited or scared without being able to stop making noise.
no parar de tititar

Related Words

tito
A similar sound, used to refer to a childish sound.
tito
chirp
Sharp sound produced by an insect or small animal.
chirrido

Slang Meanings

To express nervousness or excessive excitement.
He was so excited that he started to chirp like crazy.
Estaba tan emocionado que empezó a titar como loco.
To make noise in an restless or rapid manner.
I couldn't stop chirping in the waiting room, I was anxious.
No podía dejar de titar en la sala de espera, estaba ansioso.