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temblar

to tremble, to shake

verb tehm-BLAHR Rare
Body & Health Senses

Origin: From Latin tremulare.

Usage Note

Temblar is an e-ie stem-changing verb (tiemblo, tiemblas, tiembla…). It is used for physical shaking from cold or fear, and for the earth trembling (la tierra tembló). The noun temblor means a tremor or minor earthquake, especially in Latin America where terremoto is reserved for larger quakes. Temblar de miedo is to tremble with fear.

Examples

"Le temblaban las manos de nervios."

Natural Translation

His hands were trembling with nerves.

Literal Translation

To-him were-trembling the hands from nerves.

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