Spanish Conversation · Level 58
74 words
Spanish word
tembloroso
Pronunciation
IPA/tembloˈɾoso/
Meaning
- adjectiveshaky
Example
Durante la llamada, su voz sonó temblorosa.
During the call, his voice sounded shaky.
More examples
Al hablar en público, su voz temblorosa delató los nervios.
When speaking in public, their shaky voice betrayed their nerves.
Core concept
Small trembling movement caused by nerves, emotion, or cold.
Common phrases
voz temblorosa
shaky voice
manos temblorosas
shaky hands
Similar words
temblante: Body or voice shows small, repeated quivers or slight involuntary shaking.
trémulo: Voice or light has a faint, wavering tremble that feels delicate and barely audible.
nervioso: Person appears restless and on edge, displaying clear signs of anxiety.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene un temblor leve; suele aplicarse a la voz, a las manos o a los movimientos cuando hay nervios, emoción o frío.
Word origin
Formed from the verb temblar 'to tremble' and the suffix -oso, with temblar tracing back to Latin tremere, so the adjective means 'characterized by trembling'.
Usage tips
- Not the same as the noun temblor (a tremor or earthquake); tembloroso describes a person, voice, or movement rather than a seismic event.