Estremecimientos (en. Shivers)

/estremeθiˈmjentos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Sudden movement of the body, usually caused by an intense feeling.
The shudders I felt when I heard her voice were indescribable.
Los estremecimientos que sentía al escuchar su voz eran indescriptibles.
Tremor or agitation experienced due to fear or emotion.
A shudder ran through his body upon seeing the news.
Un estremecimiento recorrió su cuerpo al ver la noticia.
Restlessness or emotional disturbance.
The shudders generated by the speech made him reflect.
Los estremecimientos que generaba el discurso lo hicieron reflexionar.

Etymology

From the verb shudder, which comes from the Latin 'exterrere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in a state of shuddering
To feel very restless or agitated.
estar en estado de estremecimiento
shudder of fear
To feel a tremor due to fear.
estremecimiento de miedo
shudders of the soul
Deep manifestations of feelings.
estremecimientos del alma

Related Words

shudder
To provoke a tremor or a strong impression.
estremecer
fear
Sensation of fear or apprehension.
temor
commotion
Emotional or physical impact that causes alarm.
conmoción

Slang Meanings

Sudden fright
I had a shudder when I saw my ex suddenly.
Tuve un estremecimiento al ver a mi ex de repente.
Intense emotional reaction
The song gave me shudders that I didn't expect.
La canción me dio estremecimientos que no esperaba.