estrídulo
shrill
Definition & meaning
The adjective estrídulo describes something that produces a harsh, shrill, or piercing sound. It is frequently used to describe the high-pitched, vibrating noise made by certain insects, such as cicadas or crickets, or sounds that are grating and unpleasant to the ear.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: This is an adjective that agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g., sonido estrídulo, voz estrídula).
Word origin: The word originates from the Latin term stridulus, which is derived from the verb stridere (to creak, grate, or hiss). In Spanish, it relates to the phenomenon of "stridulation," which is the act of producing sound by rubbing body parts together.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Estridente : Describes something loud, piercing, or harsh.
- Chillón : Describes something that is shrill or gaudy.
- Agudo : Refers to a sharp, high-pitched sound.
Antonyms:
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Examples
El sonido estrídulo alarmó a los vecinos.adjective
The shrill sound alarmed the neighbors.
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