Estremecimiento (en. Shudder)
/es.tre.me.θiˈmien.to/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition: Intense sensation of unrest or fear.
Example Sentence: The tremor he felt upon hearing the noise left him paralyzed.
El estremecimiento que sintió al escuchar el ruido lo dejó paralizado.
Definition: Violent impulse that causes a physical or emotional shake.
Example Sentence: The tremor he experienced while watching the horror movie was unforgettable.
El estremecimiento que experimentó al ver la película de terror fue inolvidable.
Etymology
Etymology/Origin: Comes from the verb "estremecer", which originates from the Latin 'extremescere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Common Phrase: tremor of the soul
Common Phrase: Deep feeling of anguish or sadness.
estremecimiento del alma
Common Phrase: to provoke a tremor
Common Phrase: To cause intense fear or unrest.
provocar estremecimiento
Related Words
Related Word: to shake
Description: To cause shaking or sudden movement in someone.
estremecer
Related Word: fear
Description: Feeling of unrest in the face of danger or risk.
temor
Slang Meanings
Slang Meaning: A sudden scare that causes a chill.
Slang Example: I felt a tremor when a shadow passed behind me.
Me dio un estremecimiento cuando pasó una sombra detrás de mí.
Slang Meaning: Intense sensation of emotion when listening to a song.
Slang Example: That guitar solo gives me a tremor every time I hear it.
Ese solo de guitarra me provoca un estremecimiento cada vez que lo escucho.