How to Say "Squealing" in Spanish

chillido

/t͡ʃiˈʝido/

The English phrase "squealing" is translated into Spanish as chillido.

chillido refers to the act of making a long, high-pitched cry or noise.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /tʃiˈʝido/.

In many Spanish speaking countries, the verb chillar is used as a slang term meaning 'to snitch' or 'to tell on someone', similar to how English speakers use 'squealing'.
The verb chillar is often used informally to describe the sensation of something being extremely bright or 'loud' to the eyes, such as a neon color.
In some Latin American dialects, if someone says '¡Deja de chillar!', they are not just telling you to stop a high-pitched noise, but are often telling you to stop whining or crying about a situation.

El cerdo emitió un chillido agudo cuando lo agarraron.
The pig let out a high-pitched squeal when they grabbed it.
El suelo chirrió cuando el ratón corrió por la habitación.
The floor squealed when the mouse ran across the room.
Las ruedas del viejo carrito de compras comenzaron a rechinar mientras se desplazaba por el pavimento.
The wheels of the old shopping cart started squealing as it moved along the pavement.
El chillido del ratón fue muy agudo.
The squealing of the mouse was very high-pitched.
Escuché un chillido extraño en la cocina.
I heard a strange squealing in the kitchen.
El chillido de los frenos me asustó.
The squealing of the brakes scared me.

Javier and Sofía are in the living room when they hear a noise.

Javier

¿Oíste ese chillido tan fuerte?
Did you hear that loud squealing?
Sofía

Sí, parece que algo está atrapado.
Yes, it seems like something is trapped.
Javier

Voy a revisar la puerta de la cocina.
I am going to check the kitchen door.
Sofía

Ten cuidado, Javier, no sé qué es.
Be careful, Javier, I don't know what it is.

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