Sacudiendo (en. Shaking)
/sakuˈðjendo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of moving something forcefully in different directions.
She was shaking the rug to get rid of the dust.
Estaba sacudiendo la alfombra para quitar el polvo.
Force applied to something to detach it from a state of stillness.
He shook the bottle to mix the ingredients.
Sacudió la botella para mezclar los ingredientes.
To produce a vibration or movement in an object.
The truck passed, shaking the ground around it.
El camión pasó sacudiendo el suelo a su alrededor.
Etymology
From the verb 'sacudir', which comes from the Latin 'sactudĭre'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to shake up agreements
Interrupting a state of calm or previous agreements.
sacudir las avenencias
to shake off the dust
Removing impurities or problems quickly.
sacudir el polvillo
Related Words
shake
Sudden movement that implies a shake.
sacudida
shaking
The act of shaking or being shaken.
sacudimiento
shaker
An object or tool used for shaking.
sacudidor
Slang Meanings
To confront a difficult situation.
He's shaking things up in his life after the breakup.
Está sacudiendo las cosas en su vida después de la ruptura.
To react quickly to an unexpected event.
He had to shake off the surprise when the news came.
Tuvo que sacudirse de la sorpresa cuando la noticia llegó.