Spanish Word · Intermediate
chirriar
to be grating or abrasive
Pronunciation: /t͡ʃiˈrjaɾ/
Meaning
to be grating or abrasive
Example
Entre las tupidas hojas de un árbol la chicharra chirriaba.
Among the dense leaves of a tree, the cicada was chirping.
Practice tips
- Practice chirriar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.