What is the Spanish word for "quake"?

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

English

quake

Spanish

temblor

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Alternative translations of "quake"

terremoto
sacudida
tremor
vibración

Examples of how to use "quake" in Spanish

English
Did you feel the earth quake last night?
Spanish
¿Sentiste el terremoto anoche?
English
The quake shook the small coastal town.
Spanish
El terremoto sacudió el pequeño pueblo costero.
English
They felt a quake during the night.
Spanish
Sintieron un terremoto durante la noche.
English
After the quake, people gathered outside quickly.
Spanish
Después del terremoto, la gente se reunió afuera rápidamente.
English
The old house survived the quake yesterday.
Spanish
La casa vieja sobrevivió al terremoto de ayer.

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