Tiemblan (en. Tremble)

/tjemˈblan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To experience involuntary movements due to an emotional, physical, or atmospheric cause.
The children tremble with fear when they see the horror movie.
Los niños tiemblan de miedo al ver la película de terror.
To produce vibrations or trembling movements.
The windows tremble when a large truck passes by.
Las ventanas tiemblan cuando pasa un camión grande.
To feel a strong emotional reaction that causes shaking.
When he receives the news, his hands tremble with emotion.
Cuando recibe la noticia, le tiemblan las manos de la emoción.

Etymology

The verb 'temblar' comes from the Latin 'tremulare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they tremble with fear
It reflects a great sense of fear.
tiemblan de miedo
they tremble with cold
It indicates that someone is very cold and their body is reacting.
tiemblan de frío
the legs tremble
It is used to express fear or weakness.
tiemblan las piernas

Related Words

tremor
Movement that occurs quickly and lightly.
temblor
trembling
That trembles or is subject to trembling.
tembloroso
shaking
That is in a state of tremor.
temblante

Slang Meanings

To be nervous
When he is going to speak in public, he always trembles.
Cuando va a hablar en público, siempre tiembla.
To feel emotionally unstable
He cannot concentrate because his thoughts are trembling.
No se puede concentrar porque le tiemblan los pensamientos.