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shivering

/ˈʃɪvəɹɪŋ/

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verb

Tiritar, temblar

To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.

Examples :

"They stood outside for hours, shivering in the frosty air."

Estuvieron afuera durante horas, tiritando en el aire helado.

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verb

Hacer temblar

To cause to shake or tremble, as a sail, by steering close to the wind.

Examples :

"The captain was shivering the sails to slow the boat down as they approached the harbor. "

El capitán estaba haciendo temblar las velas para frenar el barco cuando se acercaban al puerto.

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verb

Astillarse, hacerse añicos

To break into splinters or fragments.

Examples :

"The old wooden chair, weakened by age, began to shiver and break into splinters when Grandma sat down. "

La vieja silla de madera, debilitada por la edad, comenzó a astillarse y hacerse añicos cuando la abuela se sentó.

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noun

Escalofrío, temblor

The action of a person or thing that shivers; a trembling.

Examples :

"After falling into the cold lake, the little boy's shivering was so violent his teeth chattered. "

Después de caer en el lago frío, el temblor del niño era tan violento que le castañeteaban los dientes.

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