Spanish Conversation · Level 3
87 words
Spanish word
estridente
Pronunciation
IPA/estɾiˈðente/
Meaning
- adjectivegrating
Example
La música es estridente.
The music is grating.
More examples
La voz estridente hizo que todos se taparan los oídos.
The shrill voice made everyone cover their ears.
Core concept
A shrill alarm or screech that cuts painfully through other sounds.
Common phrases
voz estridente
shrill voice
color estridente
garish color
sonido estridente
grating sound
Similar words
ruidoso: Loud, boisterous noise that fills the surroundings and disturbs calm.
chillón: Very high-pitched, piercing tone like a sharp shriek that feels jarring.
molesto: Unpleasant, bothersome sound that creates irritation or mild discomfort.
llamativo: Visually flashy, showy appearance that draws attention and feels excessive.
Definition in Spanish
Que causa molestia por su tono agudo o que resulta visualmente chocante por colores o diseño llamativo.
Word origin
From Latin strīdēre 'to creak or screech', its use expanded from acoustic harshness to include garish visual effects.
Usage tips
- Stress falls on the third syllable (es-tri-DEN-te), and the word carries a strong negative tone, so speakers often choose poco agradable or demasiado llamativo to soften criticism.