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    Temblar (en. Tremble)

    /temˈblar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To feel an involuntary movement of the body, usually due to cold or fear.
    He was trembling with cold when he went out into the winter.
    Él temblaba de frío al salir al invierno.
    To move with a slight vibration or shake.
    The building shook during the earthquake.
    El edificio tembló durante el terremoto.
    To experience an intense emotion that provokes a physical reaction.
    Upon seeing his idol, he started to tremble with excitement.
    Al ver a su ídolo, empezó a temblar de emoción.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'temblāre', which means 'to move'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tremble with fear
    To experience strong fear that causes a person to tremble.
    temblar de miedo
    to tremble with excitement
    To feel intense emotion that causes tremors in the body.
    temblar de emoción
    to tremble like a jelly
    To tremble uncontrollably, usually due to fear or nerves.
    temblar como un flan

    Related Words

    tremor
    Vibration or movement of something, often used in medicine to describe involuntary tremors.
    tremor
    tremor
    Quick and repetitive movement, typical of an earthquake.
    temblor

    Slang Meanings

    To be nervous before an important event.
    He was trembling before giving his speech.
    Estaba temblando antes de dar su discurso.
    To feel very anxious or scared.
    My legs were shaking with nerves during the interview.
    Me temblaban las piernas de nervios en la entrevista.