Meaning
tremor, trembling
- an involuntary shaking movement of the body or a body part
- a slight shaking or vibration of the ground or an object
In a sentence
Ha avvertito un forte tremore alle mani per l'emozione.
He felt a strong tremor in his hands due to emotion.
Il medico cerca di capire l'origine di questo improvviso tremore.
The doctor is trying to understand the origin of this sudden tremor.
Non riusciva a nascondere il tremore nella sua voce.
She couldn't hide the trembling in her voice.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tremore | masculine · singular |
| tremori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used for medical tremors as well as emotional shaking caused by fear or cold.
- Derives from the verb 'tremare' (to tremble, to shake).