Tembló (en. Trembled)

/temˈblo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Seismic movement that shakes the ground.
The tremor caused damage to several buildings.
El tembló causó daños en varios edificios.
It refers to a shake or instability in an object.
The shaking of the table made the glass fall.
El tembló de la mesa hizo caer el vaso.

Etymology

From the verb 'to tremble', which comes from the Latin 'tremulare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

earthquake
It refers to an earthquake or seismic movement.
tembló de tierra
emotional tremor
It is used to describe a state of high nervousness or fear.
tembló emocional

Related Words

tremor
Vibrating or shaking movement.
temblor
tremble
Action of trembling in the present.
temblo

Slang Meanings

It is used to describe an intense or tense situation.
Today in class there was a tremor of nerves.
Hoy en la clase hubo un tembló de nervios.
Reference to a surprise or emotional impact.
Yesterday I had a shock when I found out the news.
Ayer me llevé un tembló al enterarme de la noticia.