What is the Spanish word for "screech"?

Learn how to say "screech" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

screech

Spanish

chillido

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Alternative translations of "screech"

grito
estrépito
chirrido
quejido

Examples of how to use "screech" in Spanish

English
Tires screech when a car stops suddenly.
Spanish
Las llantas chirrían cuando un coche se detiene de repente.
English
The brakes screech when I stop.
Spanish
Los frenos chirrían cuando paro.
English
Last night the owl screeched loudly.
Spanish
Anoche el búho chilló fuerte.
English
The children are screeching with laughter.
Spanish
Los niños están chillando de risa.
English
I have screeched at that high note.
Spanish
He chillado en esa nota alta.

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Tires screech when a car stops suddenly.

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