What does "chirriar" mean in English?

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Spanish

chirriar

English

to squeak

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Alternative translations of "chirriar"

to screech
to creak
to grate
to grind

Examples of how to use "chirriar" in Spanish

Spanish
Los frenos del coche chirriaron.
English
The car's brakes squeaked.
Spanish
La puerta chirría cuando la abro.
English
The door squeaks when I open it.
Spanish
El viejo piso chirrió anoche.
English
The old floor creaked last night.
Spanish
La puerta chirriaba con el viento.
English
The door was squeaking with the wind.
Spanish
Mañana el coche chirriará otra vez.
English
Tomorrow the car will squeak again.

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Los frenos del coche chirriaron.

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