squealing

• Describe un sonido agudo y prolongado, a menudo emitido por animales, mecanismos o personas en estado de excitación o sufrimiento.

Describes a high-pitched, prolonged sound, often made by animals, machines, or people in excitement or distress.

1. High-pitched soundB1informal

   Producing or characterized by a sharp, shrill, high-pitched noise, similar to the sound made by a mouse or a rusty hinge.

   chillido

   • The squealing brakes of the car could be heard from down the street.
   • A squealing mouse ran across the kitchen floor.
   • The old door opened with a squealing noise from its rusty hinges.

   Sinónimoshigh-pitchedpiercingscreamingscreechingsharpshrillsqueaky

   Antónimosbassdeepgravehollowlow

• Verbo que denota la acción de emitir un grito o sonido agudo y prolongado, a menudo asociado con animales, vehículos o la expresión de excitación, dolor o protesta.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a long, high-pitched cry or sound, often associated with animals, vehicles, or expressing excitement, pain, or protest.

1. Make a high-pitched soundA2informal

   To produce a loud, sharp, high-pitched cry or sound, like that of a pig or a person in excitement or pain.

   Chillar

   • The piglets squealed loudly when the farmer brought their food.
   • The children squealed with delight at the sight of the birthday cake.
   • The car's brakes squealed as it came to a sudden stop.

   Sinónimosscreechshrieksquawksqueakwhineyelp

   Antónimosmumblemurmurwhisper

2. B2slang

   To inform on someone or confess to a wrongdoing, often under pressure or to avoid punishment.

   delatar

   • The thief squealed on his accomplices to get a lighter sentence.
   • He was afraid that his partner would squeal to the police.
   • Under interrogation, she finally squealed about the hidden money.

   Sinónimosbetrayblabgrassinformnarcpeachratsingsnitchtattletell