What is the Spanish word for "oscillate"?

Learn how to say "oscillate" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

oscillate

Spanish

oscilar

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Alternative translations of "oscillate"

vacilar
titubear
balancearse

Examples of how to use "oscillate" in Spanish

English
The fan will oscillate from side to side.
Spanish
El ventilador oscilará de un lado a otro.
English
The fan oscillates to cool the room.
Spanish
El ventilador oscila para enfriar la habitación.
English
The pendulum oscillated for several minutes.
Spanish
El péndulo osciló durante varios minutos.
English
The machine is oscillating with a hum.
Spanish
La máquina está oscilando con un zumbido.
English
She has oscillated between hope and doubt.
Spanish
Ella ha oscilado entre la esperanza y la duda.

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The fan will oscillate from side to side.

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