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    Escalofríos (en. Shivers)

    /es.ka.lo.'fɾi.os/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Physical sensation of cold generally experienced as a consequence of intense emotion or fear.
    When I heard the horror story, I felt chills all over my body.
    Al escuchar el relato de terror, sentí escalofríos por todo el cuerpo.
    Involuntary reaction of the body in response to situations of horror or anxiety.
    The movie gave me chills from beginning to end.
    La película me dio escalofríos desde el principio hasta el final.
    Manifestation of extreme cold or a weather accident.
    The storm caused chills in the travelers who found themselves trapped.
    La tormenta causó escalofríos en los viajeros que se encontraron atrapados.

    Etymology

    From the plural of 'escalofrío', which comes from the verb 'escalofriar', which in turn is composed of 'es-' (intensifying prefix) and 'calor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chills down the spine
    Intense feeling of fear or unease.
    escalofríos en la espalda
    to give chills
    To provoke a feeling of fear or discomfort.
    dar escalofríos
    to feel chills
    To experience fear or an intense emotional reaction.
    sentir escalofríos

    Related Words

    cold
    Thermal sensation of low temperature.
    frío
    fear
    Feeling of fear in the face of a situation.
    temor
    horror
    Intense feeling of fear, revulsion, or unease.
    horror

    Slang Meanings

    To have a feeling of discomfort due to something unexpected.
    I got chills when I saw the moving shadow.
    Me dieron escalofríos cuando vi la sombra moviéndose.
    To feel nervousness or anxiety in surprising situations.
    The unexpected message gave me chills.
    El mensaje inesperado me causó escalofríos.