Spanish Conversation · Level 191
15 words
Spanish word
vibración
Pronunciation
IPA/biβɾaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounvibration
Example
La vibración del tren se siente en todo el vagón.
The vibration of the train is felt throughout the carriage.
More examples
¿Has notado la vibración del teléfono en el bolsillo?
Have you noticed the phone vibration in your pocket?
Core concept
Brief repeated back-and-forth movement of an object or its particles that produces a shaking sensation.
Common phrases
vibración del teléfono
phone vibration
vibración del motor
engine vibration
vibración ligera
slight vibration
Similar words
temblor: Short, sudden tremor of the ground or buildings from seismic activity.
sacudida: One powerful shake or impact that causes objects to lurch.
oscilación: Slow, periodic back-and-forth motion with a steady rhythm.
zumbido: Deep, continuous buzzing or humming sound.
Definition in Spanish
Movimiento breve y repetido de un cuerpo o de sus partículas que causa sensación de sacudida o temblor.
Word origin
From Latin vibrare "to shake" via medieval Latin vibratio, originally naming a brief, trembling motion.
Usage tips
- The written accent on the ó marks final-syllable stress and must be kept in vibración while the plural vibraciones has no accent.
Other meanings
- oscillationnoun
- tremornoun
Opposites
- tranquilidadtranquilitynoun
- inmovilidadimmobilitynoun
Related words
- vibrarvibrateverb
- vibratoriovibratoryadjective