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Escalofríos (en. Shivers)

/es-ka-lo-'fri-os/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Sudden feeling of cold or shivering felt in the body.

I got chills when I heard the horror story.

Me dio escalofríos cuando escuché la historia de terror.

Body reaction that can be triggered by fear or intense cold.

While watching the movie, I felt chills down my spine.

Al ver la película, sentí escalofríos a lo largo de mi espalda.

Physical effect that is often associated with moments of intense emotion.

The speaker's speech gave me chills.

El discurso del orador me provocó escalofríos.

Etymology

From the term 'chill', which comes from the combination of 'chill', referring to a feeling of cold, and 'flow', suggesting movement or effects in the body.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it gives me chills

it causes me an intense feeling of fear or unease.

me da escalofríos

chills of fear

feeling of cold caused by fear.

escalofríos de miedo

chills of excitement

intense physical reaction to an emotional experience.

escalofríos de emoción

Related Words

fear

Feeling of fear or unease.

temor

dread

Intense fear.

pavor

ice

Solid state of water, often associated with sensations of cold.

hielo

Slang Meanings

Intense feeling caused by something disturbing or terrifying.

The movie was so good that it gave me chills.

La película fue tan buena que me dio escalofríos.

Bodily reaction to exciting experiences.

That song always gives me chills, it’s amazing!

Esa canción siempre me da escalofríos, ¡es increíble!