scream
BrE /skriːm/ AmE /skrim/
verb en → es
past screamed pp screamed ing screaming
to shout very loudly, especially because you are angry or frightened
gritar, chillar, vociferar
- scream with anger/fear/joy
Collocations scream in terror · scream for help
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She screamed when she saw the spider.
Chilló al ver la araña.
to shout to make yourself heard, especially in a noisy place or situation
gritar para ser oído/a
- scream at somebody
Collocations scream over the noise · scream to be heard
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He had to scream to make himself heard.
Tuvo que gritar para hacerse oír.
to produce a loud, high-pitched sound
hacer un ruido fuerte y agudo
- scream with pain
Collocations the door screamed on its hinges · the brakes screamed as the car stopped suddenly
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The door screamed on its rusty hinges.
La puerta hizo un ruido fuerte y agudo en sus bisagras oxidadas.