Temblona (en. Swing)

/temˈblona/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who trembles or is prone to trembling.

The nervous wreck at the party couldn't stop shaking during the conversation.

La temblona en la fiesta no podía dejar de temblar durante la conversación.

An individual who shows insecurity or nervousness in everyday situations.

Since the exam started, Marta became a nervous wreck.

Desde que comenzó el examen, Marta se volvió una temblona.

It comes from 'temblar', related to the action of trembling or a state of nervousness.

to be a nervous wreck

To be a very nervous or easily frightened person.

ser una temblona

to make someone tremble

To cause great unease or fear in someone.

hacer temblar

trembling with fear

A person who cannot contain their fear and shakes because of it.

temblona de miedo

tremor

Involuntary movement of a part of the body, often caused by fear or anxiety.

temblor

nervousness

A state of unease and anxiety that can cause tremors.

nerviosismo

insecurity

Lack of self-confidence that can manifest through trembling.

inseguridad

A term used to describe someone who gets scared easily.

Whenever there’s a horror movie, she becomes a nervous wreck.

Siempre que hay una película de terror, se convierte en una temblona.

Used in a mocking context to refer to someone who feels uncomfortable in social situations.

You're such a nervous wreck, relax and enjoy the party.

Eres una temblona, relájate y disfruta de la fiesta.