Sacudió (en. Shook)
/sakudjo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of shaking something forcefully
She shook the tablecloth to remove the dust.
Ella sacudió el mantel para quitar el polvo.
To move or shake quickly
The dog shook its body after swimming.
El perro sacudió su cuerpo después de nadar.
To provoke an intense reaction
The news shook the entire community.
La noticia sacudió a toda la comunidad.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'sacudir', which has roots in the Latin 'sacula-re'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shake up ideas
To provide new perspectives or reflections.
sacudir las ideas
shake off the dust
To get rid of bad experiences or memories.
sacudirse el polvo
shake off the routine
To break the monotony of daily life.
sacudirse la rutina
Related Words
jolt
Sudden and abrupt movement.
sacudida
to shake off
To make a move to rid oneself of something.
sacudirse
shaker
A thing or person that causes a sudden movement.
sacudidor
Slang Meanings
To be very restless or anxious.
Since they told him the gossip, he hasn't shaken off the couch.
Desde que le contaron el chisme, no se ha sacudido del sofá.
To have an intense conversation.
Yesterday we really shook things up talking about the situation.
Ayer nos sacudimos bien hablando de la situación.