piar

Senses

1. 1.

   to chirp, to peep

   (of chicks or small birds) to make high-pitched sounds

2. 2.

   to squeak

   to make a sharp, thin sound

Examples

• "Los pollitos pían cuando tienen hambre."

  The chicks chirp when they are hungry.

• "Se oía piar a los pájaros en la rama."

  You could hear the birds chirping in the branch.

• "La puerta pía cada vez que alguien entra."

  The door squeaks every time someone enters.

Usage

This is a common onomatopoeia verb, typically used for chicks (pollitos) and small birds. The verb can also describe squeaking sounds made by objects. It is informal and vivid, appearing frequently in children's literature and everyday speech about animals.