temblar→ to shakeSpanish word meaning
"temblar" is a B1-level Spanish word meaning "to shake". Below you can find 13 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Spanish conversations.
13 stories
Example Sentences

Learning to Drive
Sus manos temblaban cuando se sentó en el asiento del conductor.
Her hands were shaking when she sat in the driver's seat.

The Strange Noise
Sus manos temblaban ligeramente.
Her hands were shaking slightly.

Open Mic Night
Las manos de Maya empezaron a temblar cuando lo vio.
Maya's hands started to shake when she saw it.

Adopting a Pet
'¿Puedo pasar un tiempo con ella?' preguntó Sarah, con la voz temblando ligeramente.
'Can I spend some time with her?' Sarah asked, her voice trembling slightly.

The School Play
Cuando Emma escuchó su nombre, se levantó con las piernas temblando y caminó hacia el escenario.
When Emma heard her name, she stood up on trembling legs and walked to the stage.

App Addiction
Sus manos temblaban mientras presionaba el botón de eliminar.
His hands trembled as he pressed the delete button.

The Argument
Sus dedos temblaban mientras escribía las palabras.
Her fingers trembled as she wrote the words.

The Breakup
'Michael, tenemos que hablar,' dijo, con la voz temblando ligeramente.
'Michael, we need to talk,' she said, her voice trembling slightly.

The Secret Code
Las manos de Emma temblaban mientras levantaba la caja del suelo.
Emma's hands trembled as she lifted the box out of the ground.

Starting a New Career
Sus manos temblaban ligeramente mientras leía el mensaje.
Her hands trembled slightly as she read the message.

The Old Photograph
Las manos de Emma temblaban mientras leía los detalles.
Emma's hands trembled as she read the details.

Making Peace
'Sophie, soy Emma,' dijo, con la voz ligeramente temblorosa.
'Sophie, it's Emma,' she said, her voice trembling slightly.

Meeting the Parents
Le temblaban las manos mientras intentaba maquillarse.
Her hands were shaking as she tried to apply her makeup.
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