Trémulos (en. Tremulous)

/tremulos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That presents a tremor or involuntary vibration.
Her hands were trembling from the cold.
Sus manos estaban trémulas por el frío.
That reflects an intense emotion that causes restlessness.
His tremulous voice betrayed his nervousness.
Su voz trémula delataba su nerviosismo.
That is felt or experienced with uncertainty or fear.
He entered the stage with tremulous steps.
Entró al escenario con pasos trémulos.

Etymology

From Latin 'tremulus', meaning 'shaking'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with a tremulous voice
With a trembling voice, usually due to fear or emotion.
con voz trémula
tremulous steps
Steps that denote fear or insecurity.
pasos trémulos

Related Words

tremor
Oscillating movement or vibration.
temblor
nervousness
State of restlessness and emotional agitation.
nerviosismo

Slang Meanings

State of extreme anxiety.
He was so tremulous before giving the speech that he almost fainted.
Estaba tan trémulo antes de dar el discurso que casi se desmaya.
Description of a person who is scared or nervous.
That guy is trembling because he has to speak in front of everyone.
Ese tipo está trémulo porque tiene que hablar frente a todos.