How to Say "to shriek" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to shriek” is “chillar” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
verbA2
sudden sharp sound
Examples
¡No me chilles, que no estoy sordo!
Don't scream at me, I'm not deaf!
Los niños chillaban de alegría en el parque.
The children were screaming with joy in the park.
Si ves una araña, no te pongas a chillar.
If you see a spider, don't start shrieking.
Chillar vs. Gritar
'Gritar' is a general word for shouting. 'Chillar' is more specific—it implies a high-pitched, piercing sound like a shriek or a squeal.
Screaming 'at' someone
Mistake: “No chilles a yo.”
Correction: No me chilles. (In Spanish, we use the little 'me' word before the action to show who receives the screaming.)
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