Meaning
scream, shriek
- A sharp, piercing, high-pitched cry or shout.
- A teaser headline or callout on a newspaper or book cover.
In a sentence
Abbiamo sentito uno strillo improvviso provenire dal giardino.
We heard a sudden shriek coming from the garden.
La bambina ha fatto uno strillo di gioia vedendo i regali.
The little girl let out a shriek of joy upon seeing the presents.
Non c'era motivo di lanciare quello strillo per un ragno.
There was no reason to let out that scream over a spider.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| strillo | masculine · singular |
| strilli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often interchangeable with 'urlo', but 'strillo' implies a higher pitch.
- In journalism and publishing, 'strillo' refers to a blurb or teaser on a cover.