Vibraciones (en. Vibrations)
/biβɾaˈθjones/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Oscillatory movement of a body that is transmitted through a medium.
The vibrations of a drum can be heard through the air.
Las vibraciones de un tambor se escuchan a través del aire.
Physical sensation produced by a vibrating movement.
I felt vibrations in the ground when the train passed by.
Sentí vibraciones en el suelo cuando pasó el tren.
Acoustic effect generated by an object that vibrates.
The vibrations in music can change the mood.
Las vibraciones en la música pueden cambiar el estado de ánimo.
Etymology
From the Latin 'vibratio', which means 'action of vibrating'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
positive vibrations
Pleasant sensations or emotions perceived in an environment.
vibraciones positivas
feel the vibrations
Perceiving the atmosphere or emotions of a place or group.
sentir las vibraciones
good vibes
Positive sensations or favorable energies.
buenas vibras
Related Words
vibrate
Moving quickly from side to side.
vibrar
oscillation
Alternating movement between two positions.
oscilación
frequency
Number of times a phenomenon repeats over a given time.
frecuencia
Slang Meanings
Great energy or emotion in a social environment.
That party had really good vibes.
Esa fiesta tenía muy buenas vibraciones.
Intense emotional connection with someone or something.
Since I saw her, I felt a special vibration between us.
Desde que la vi, sentí una vibración especial entre nosotros.