temblando
/temblando/from spelling rules
The English word "shaking" is translated into Spanish as temblando.
Depending on the context, Spanish speakers use different words to specify whether the shaking is due to cold, emotion or physical tremors. For example, a physical tremor or an earthquake is referred to by the noun temblor.
Which one should you use?
While temblando is the general term, use tiritando specifically when someone is shivering because they are cold. For a more intense shaking caused by fear, shock or powerful emotions, the formal term estremeciéndose is more appropriate. If you are referring to a slight, subtle or involuntary movement, you can use the informal noun tembleque.
How does it change in a sentence?
Temblando is the gerund form of the verb temblar, which means "to shake".
How do you pronounce it?
/temblando/
Did you know?
- If you are shaking with laughter, you might use the phrase morirse de risa, rather than a word related to shaking. While English uses 'shaking with laughter', Spanish often focuses on the 'dying' aspect of the intensity.
- The noun tembleque can be used colloquially to describe a person who is prone to being easily startled or is particularly jumpy. It turns a physical state into a personality trait.
- The verb estremecer is often used in literature to describe the 'shaking' of one's soul or deep convictions. It elevates the concept from a physical movement to a profound psychological or spiritual experience.
Examples in context
- Mis manos están temblando.My hands are shaking.This sentence shows how to use temblando to describe hands shaking.Tatoeba #4377598 by pchamorro, translation #2759037 by Hybrid
- Todos estábamos temblando por el encarnizado frío.We were all shaking from the bitter cold.This sentence demonstrates the use of temblando to describe shaking from the cold.Tatoeba #1198330 by marcelostockle, translation #28814 by CM
- Al llegar a la entrevista estaba temblando como un flan.When I got to the interview, I was shaking like jelly.This sentence uses temblando in a common simile regarding an interview.Tatoeba #9013321 by Shishir, translation #9176647 by DJ_Saidez
- El paciente estaba temblando de fríoThe patient was shaking from cold
- El edificio estaba temblando durante el terremotoThe building was shaking during the earthquake
- Se estremeció de terror al ver la películaHe/she shook with terror while watching the movie
- Estaban estremeciéndose de frío en la oscuridadThey were shaking with cold in the darkness
- Tengo tembleque en las piernasI have shaking in my legs
- Estaba tiritando de frío bajo la lluviaI was shaking from cold in the rain
- Los niños estaban tiritando en el inviernoThe children were shivering in the winter
- Hace un frío que pelaIt's freezing cold
- Me tiemblan las rodillasMy knees are trembling
- Estaba como gelatinaHe/she was shaking like jelly
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Example conversation
Daniel notices Sofía is cold after walking in the rain.
- Daniel¿Estás temblando por el frío, Sofía?Are you shaking from the cold, Sofia?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, tengo mucho frío.Yes, Daniel, I am very cold.
- DanielTe daré mi chaqueta.I will give you my jacket.
- SofíaMuchas gracias, eres muy amable.Thank you very much, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
