terremotos
/teremotos/from spelling rules
The English word 'earthquakes' is translated into Spanish as terremotos.
The word terremotos refers to the sudden shaking of the ground caused by seismic waves.
Which one should you use?
While terremotos refers to significant earthquakes, the word temblores is often used to describe smaller tremors or shakes.
How do you pronounce it?
/teremotos/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a terremoto is also the name of a popular cocktail made with pineapple juice, grenadine and pipeño wine.
- In the Spanish language, the word terremoto is often used colloquially to describe a hyperactive child who cannot stop moving or causing chaos.
- News outlets often use the word sismo instead of terremoto to provide a more neutral, clinical description that avoids triggering emotional fear.
Examples in context
- ¿Hay terremotos en Marte?Are there earthquakes on Mars?This sentence is useful for asking about the existence of terremotos on Mars.Tatoeba #9683391 by Shishir, translation #9683390 by shekitten
- Me dan miedo los terremotos.I'm afraid of earthquakes.This sentence is useful for expressing a fear of terremotos.Tatoeba #541127 by Shishir, translation #259413 by CK
- ¿Hay terremotos en Alemania?Are there earthquakes in Germany?This sentence is useful for asking about the existence of terremotos in Germany.Tatoeba #1981293 by Shishir, translation #1761990 by Amastan
- La región fue afectada por sismos frecuentes últimamenteThe region has been affected by frequent earthquakes lately
- La ciudad experimentó varios temblores en los últimos añosThe city experienced several earthquakes in recent years
- Ayer hubo un terremoto en la costaThere was an earthquake on the coast yesterday
- El país está en constante riesgo de sismos debido a su ubicación sísmicaThe country is constantly at risk of earthquakes due to its seismic location
- Los terremotos recientes han causado graves daños en la infraestructura urbanaThe recent earthquakes have caused serious damage to urban infrastructure
- Anoche hubo fuertes temblors en esta zona y todos nos asustamosThere were strong tremors in this area last night, and we all got scared
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Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about recent news in a cafe.
- MaríaHe oído que hubo muchos terremotos ayer.I heard there were many earthquakes yesterday.
- JavierSí, los terremotos en esa zona son comunes.Yes, earthquakes in that area are common.
- María¿Viste las noticias sobre los terremotos?Did you see the news about the earthquakes?
- JavierNo, todavía no he visto nada.No, I haven't seen anything yet.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
