Estremecido (en. Shaken)

/es.tre.meˈsi.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is trembling or in a state of shock.
The boy was shaken with fear.
El niño estaba estremecido por el miedo.
That shows a strong emotional impression.
The news left him shaken.
La noticia lo dejó estremecido.
That has experienced a sudden change in its state.
He felt shaken after the quick discussion.
Se sintió estremecido tras la rauda discusión.

Etymology

From the verb "estremecer," which comes from the Latin 'estremescĕre.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

shaken with fear
To have an extreme fear that causes trembling.
estremecido de miedo
to be shaken
To feel emotionally affected by news or a situation.
quedarse estremecido

Related Words

to shake
To cause to tremble or cause shock.
estremecer
shaking
Action or effect of shaking.
estremecimiento

Slang Meanings

To feel impacted
After the horror movie, I was shaken.
Después de la película de terror, quedé estremecido.
To be in shock
The news of the accident left me shaken.
La noticia del accidente me dejó estremecido.