Temblores (en. Tremors)

[temˈbloɾes]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A series of shakes experienced by a person or an object.

The tremors I felt last night were very strong.

Los temblores que sentí anoche fueron muy fuertes.

Vibrations or movements of the ground, especially due to an earthquake.

The tremors caused by the earthquake were felt throughout the city.

Los temblores provocados por el sismo se sintieron en toda la ciudad.

It derives from the verb 'temblar', which comes from the Latin 'tremulare'.

earthquakes

movements of the ground that can be destructive.

temblores de tierra

to suffer tremors

to experience tremors in the body, often due to nervousness or cold.

sufrir temblores

muscle tremors

involuntary contractions of the muscles.

temblores musculares

to tremble

to move involuntarily due to an emotion or a physical condition.

temblar

ground

the ground or surface of the planet where tremors occur.

tierra

earthquake

sudden movement of the earth, generally associated with tremors.

seísmo

Nerves shaking

When I have a presentation, I get nervous tremors.

Cuando tengo una presentación, me dan temblores de nervios.

Cold shivers

I went out without a coat and got cold shivers.

Salí sin abrigo y me dio temblores de frío.