Temblando (en. Trembling)

/temˈblando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Description of an involuntary movement or vibration.
The buildings were trembling during the earthquake.
Los edificios estaban temblando durante el terremoto.
State of someone feeling fear or anxiety.
She was trembling with nerves before speaking in public.
Ella estaba temblando de nervios antes de hablar en público.
Weak or light movement, like that of something about to fall.
The glass was trembling on the table due to the noise.
El vaso estaba temblando en la mesa por el ruido.

Etymology

Derives from the verb 'tremble', which comes from the Latin 'tremulare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

trembling with fear
State of being very scared.
temblando de miedo
trembling with cold
To feel cold intensely.
temblando de frío
trembling with joy
To feel an intense emotion, such as happiness.
temblando de alegría

Related Words

tremor
Seismic movement, shaking of the earth.
temblor
shaking
Noun referring to a small tremble.
temblo
trembling
That which trembles or is in a state of trembling.
tembloroso

Slang Meanings

Trembling with laughter
I was trembling with laughter at the joke he told.
Estaba temblando de risa con el chiste que contó.
Trembling like jelly
After the news, he was left trembling like jelly.
Después de la noticia, se quedó temblando como gelatina.