Escalofrío (en. Chill)

es-ka-lo-fri-o

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Sensation of cold that runs through the body.

Example Sentence: I felt a chill when I heard that strange noise.

Sentí un escalofrío al escuchar ese ruido extraño.

Definition: Physical reaction to fear or surprise.

Example Sentence: The horror movie gave me chills.

La película de terror me dio escalofríos.

Definition: Involuntary movement caused by cold.

Example Sentence: The icy wind gave me chills.

El viento helado me provocó escalofríos.

Etymology/Origin: Comes from the verb 'escalofar' which means 'to give cold.'

Common Phrase: to give chills

Common Phrase Meaning: to provoke a feeling of fear or unease.

dar escalofríos

Common Phrase: chills of fear

Common Phrase Meaning: intense sensation of cold provoked by fear.

escalofríos de miedo

Common Phrase: I feel chills

Common Phrase Meaning: indicates that something provokes unease or fear.

siento escalofríos

Related Word: tremor

Related Word Description: Involuntary movement of the body due to cold or emotion.

temblor

Related Word: cold

Related Word Description: Sensation of low temperature that can provoke chills.

frío

Related Word: terror

Related Word Description: Intense feeling of fear that can cause chills.

terror

Slang Meaning: To be very scared or uneasy.

Slang Example: That news gave me chills, I can't stop thinking about it.

Esa noticia me dio escalofríos, no puedo dejar de pensar en ello.

Slang Meaning: To feel a strong emotion, as in an intense experience.

Slang Example: That song gives me chills every time I listen to it.

Esa canción me da escalofríos cada vez que la escucho.