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“shudder” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/estɾemeˈθeɾ/

Example

Al ver la película, me estremecí.

When I saw the movie, I shuddered.

Illustration for estremecer (shudder)

How to say “shudder” in Spanish

“Shudder” in Spanish is estremecer.

An intense involuntary tremble tied to fear, disgust, or deep emotion.

Full entry for estremecer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with estremecer

Se estremece al recordar aquello.

One shudders when remembering that.

Tips for using estremecer

  • Estremecer often implies a stronger or more moral shock than temblar; estremecer suits powerful, chilling reactions while temblar denotes ordinary trembling.

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