Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

estrilar

verb
/ɛs.tɾiˈlaʁ/
Definition
To give a loud, shrill sound, often associated with birds or other animals.
Examples
  • The loud cries of the parakeets would estrilar every morning, waking everyone up.
  • As the storm approached, the wind began to estrilar through the trees.
Meaning
The verb ‘estrilar’ is used to describe the act of producing a high-pitched, often piercing sound. It is frequently associated with the cries of certain birds, but can also refer to other sharp noises.
Synonyms
  • shrilly
  • screech
  • twitter