Palpitaba (en. Was throbbing)

/palpiˈtaba/

Slang Meanings

To feel intense nervousness.
When he heard the news, he was bursting with joy.
Cuando se enteró de la noticia, palpitaba de alegría.
To be very excited.
I was buzzing with excitement for tonight's concert.
Estaba palpitando por el concierto de esta noche.