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    Temblor (en. Earthquake)

    /temˈblor/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Movement of the earth caused by the release of energy in the earth's crust.
    The tremor caused damage to many buildings.
    El temblor causó daños en muchos edificios.
    Vibration or slight shake of an object or living being.
    The tremor of his hands revealed his nervousness.
    El temblor de sus manos evidenció su nerviosismo.
    Feeling of unease or fear.
    I feel a tremor in my heart when thinking about that situation.
    Siento un temblor en mi corazón al pensar en esa situación.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tremulus,' which means trembling.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    earthquake tremor
    Seismic movement that causes damage.
    temblor de tierra
    tremor of fear
    Intense feeling of anxiety or fear.
    temblor de miedo

    Related Words

    earthquake
    Seismic movement of great magnitude.
    terremoto
    quake
    Movement that occurs on the earth's surface, generally associated with earthquakes.
    sismo

    Slang Meanings

    Shaky legs
    When I saw him, my legs trembled.
    Cuando le vi, me dio un temblor de piernas.
    internal tremor
    That news gave me an internal tremor.
    Esa noticia me causó un temblor interno.