temblar

Spanish

Etymology

From Old Spanish tembrar, trembrar, temblar (possibly influenced by temer), from Vulgar Latin tremulāre, present active infinitive of tremulō, which is a derivate of Classical Latin tremere, present active infinitive of tremō, probably through tremulus. Doublet of tremolar.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /temˈblaɾ/ [t̪ẽmˈblaɾ]

Verb

1. (intransitive) to tremble, to quiver, to quake, to shudder, to cringe, to quail
2. (intransitive) to shake
3. (intransitive) to shiver
4. (intransitive) to twitch

Derived terms

• temblar como un flan (“to shake like a leaf”)

Related terms

• tembleque
• temblón
• temblor
• tembloroso
• tembloso