Spanish Conversation · Level 64
76 words
Spanish word
estremecer
Pronunciation
IPA/estɾemeˈθeɾ/
Meaning
- verbshudder
Example
Al ver la película, me estremecí.
When I saw the movie, I shuddered.
More examples
Se estremece al recordar aquello.
One shudders when remembering that.
Core concept
An intense involuntary tremble tied to fear, disgust, or deep emotion.
Common phrases
hacer estremecer a alguien
make someone shudder
estremecer de horror
shudder with horror
me estremece el recuerdo
memory that makes me shudder
Similar words
espantar: Frightens suddenly, provoking an instant startled reaction or quick recoil.
sacudir: Jolts or shakes with powerful force, displacing or rattling things vigorously.
temblar: Quivers continuously in fine shakes, typically from cold, anxiety, or weakness.
Definition in Spanish
Causar o sentir un escalofrío intenso, físico o moral, que sacude el cuerpo o las emociones.
Word origin
Estremecer owes its shape to Latin tremēre 'to tremble' with an added ex- element, a historical formation that gives Spanish a verb for causing or feeling a strong shake.
Usage tips
- Estremecer often implies a stronger or more moral shock than temblar; estremecer suits powerful, chilling reactions while temblar denotes ordinary trembling.