Spanish Conversation · Level 62
76 words
Spanish word
vibrar
Pronunciation
IPA/biˈβɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbvibrate
Example
El teléfono empezó a vibrar durante la reunión.
The phone started to vibrate during the meeting.
More examples
Sentí vibrar el teléfono en el bolsillo.
I felt the phone vibrate in my pocket.
Core concept
Small, rapid back-and-forth trembling of an object.
Common phrases
sentir vibrar
feel vibrate
vibrar en el bolsillo
vibrate in the pocket
Similar words
sonar: Produces an audible sound that is heard by people.
temblar: Shakes with an uncontrolled, stronger trembling of a body or object.
zumbar: Emits a low, continuous buzzing or humming sound.
palpitar: Beats strongly and regularly, as a heart or pulse does.
Definition in Spanish
Moverse repetidamente y con rapidez hacia adelante y atrás o de un lado a otro, produciendo un pequeño temblor o una sensación de oscilación.
Word origin
From Latin vibrāre 'to shake', adopted into Spanish through medieval Romance with the basic sense of causing a quick tremor.
Usage tips
- When describing phone alerts, 'el teléfono vibró' means it notified by vibration, while 'sonó' means it made a sound.