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trémulo(
treh
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moo
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loh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (literary) (shaking)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. trembling
El cazador miró el cuerpo trémulo del animal herido.The hunter looked at the wounded animal's trembling body.
b. quavering
La mujer, asustada, respondía con voz trémula a las preguntas del policía.The frightened woman answered the policeman's questions in a quavering voice.
c. tremulous (literary)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
Silvio estaba nervioso y era incapaz de controlar sus trémulas manos.Silvio was nervous and incapable of controlling his tremulous hands.
2. (literary) (twinkling)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. flickering
Berta trataba de leer a la trémula luz de un candil.Berta was trying to read under the flickering light of an oil lamp.
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