Temblaron (en. Trembled)

/temˈbla.ɾon/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

It refers to an oscillatory or vibratory movement, generally involuntary.

The buildings trembled during the earthquake.

Los edificios temblaron durante el terremoto.

It indicates a reaction of fear or nervousness.

When they heard the noise, they trembled with fear.

Cuando escucharon el ruido, temblaron de miedo.

It can refer to a physical trembling in the body.

Juan's hands trembled from the cold.

Las manos de Juan temblaron por el frío.

It derives from the Latin 'tremulare', which means to tremble.

to tremble from the cold

To feel intense cold.

temblar de frío

to tremble from fear

To react with fear or fright.

temblar de miedo

to tremble like a flan

To tremble a lot, noticeably.

temblar como un flan

tremor

Oscillatory movement or vibration.

temblor

trembling

That shakes or is shaking.

temblante

tremulous

That causes or produces tremors.

tembloroso

To tremble due to adrenaline.

When the artist went on stage, everyone trembled with excitement.

Cuando el artista salió al escenario, todos temblaron de emoción.

To feel nervous or anxious.

When speaking in public, my legs trembled.

Al hablar en público, me temblaron las piernas.