vibrating

BrE /ˈvaɪ.brə.teɪ.ɪŋ/ AmE /ˈvaɪ.brə.teɪ.ɪŋ/

adjective / verb en → es

1 SHAKING [adjective] B1

moving quickly backwards and forwards or from side to side, often making a low sound

tembloroso, vibrante

Collocations vibrating phone · vibrating sensation

  • The phone was vibrating in my pocket.

    El teléfono estaba vibrando en mi bolsillo.

2 ELECTRONIC [adjective] B2

used to describe a device that is turned on and ready for use, especially one that makes a low sound when it is working

en funcionamiento, activado

Collocations vibrating alarm · vibrating sensor

  • The security system is now vibrating.

    El sistema de seguridad está ahora en funcionamiento.

3 FEELING [noun] B2

a feeling of excitement or nervousness that makes your body shake slightly

sensación de nerviosismo, emoción

Collocations sense of vibrating · feeling of vibrating

  • She felt a sense of vibrating as she waited for the results.

    Ella sintió una sensación de nerviosismo mientras esperaba los resultados.

1 SHAKING [intransitive] B1

to move quickly backwards and forwards or from side to side, often making a low sound

temblar, vibrar

Collocations vibrate with excitement · vibrate with fear

  • The phone is vibrating.

    El teléfono está vibrando.

2 ELECTRONIC [intransitive] B2

to make a low sound when turned on, especially to show that something is working or ready for use

funcionar con vibración

Collocations vibrate with alarm · vibrate with warning

  • The security system is vibrating.

    El sistema de seguridad está funcionando con vibración.

3 FEELING [intransitive] B2

to feel excited or nervous, making your body shake slightly

sentirse nervioso o emocionado

Collocations vibrate with anticipation · vibrate with anxiety

  • She was vibrating with excitement.

    Ella estaba vibrando de emoción.