How to Say "to squeak" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to squeak” is “chillar” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1
small animal or door hinges
Examples
Los frenos del coche empezaron a chillar.
The car brakes started to screech.
La puerta chilla cada vez que la abres.
The door squeaks every time you open it.
Oigo algo chillar en el jardín, parece un ratón.
I hear something squeaking in the garden, it sounds like a mouse.
Sounds made by things
When things (like tires or doors) make noise in Spanish, we often personify them by using 'chillar' just like we do for people.
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