Estremeciéndose (en. Shudder)

/estremeˈθjendose/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To experience a tremor or convulsion in the body due to intense emotion.
She was shuddering with fear when she heard the thunder.
Ella se estremecía de miedo al escuchar el trueno.
To feel a chill or a strong emotional impression.
She shuddered with joy upon receiving the news.
Se estremeció de alegría al recibir la noticia.
To tremble or vibrate physically as a reaction to something.
The dog shuddered when it felt the cold.
El perro se estremeció al sentir el frío.

Etymology

From the verb 'estremecer', which comes from the Latin 'extremere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to shudder over something
To feel an intense fear or emotion about something.
estremecerse por algo
to shudder from cold
To tremble due to low temperature.
estremecerse de frío
to shudder at news
To react emotionally to something just learned.
estremecerse ante una noticia

Related Words

shudder
The action of shuddering or its effect.
estremecimiento
tremor
Oscillating movement or agitation of something.
temblor
shock
Intense emotional disturbance.
conmoción

Slang Meanings

To feel extreme fear or anxiety.
You left me shuddering with your horror story.
Me dejaste estremecido con tu historia de terror.
To react strongly to something unexpected.
The blow left me shuddering for a moment.
El golpe me dejó estremecido por un momento.