What is the Spanish word for "shake"?

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

English

shake

Spanish

sacudir

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Alternative translations of "shake"

sacudir
menear
temblar
agitar
batir

Examples of how to use "shake" in Spanish

English
Why are you shaking your head?
Spanish
¿Por qué estás moviendo la cabeza?
English
I shake the bottle gently.
Spanish
Agito la botella suavemente.
English
She shook the rug outside.
Spanish
Sacudió la alfombra afuera.
English
They are shaking with excitement.
Spanish
Están temblando de emoción.
English
He has shaken the dust off.
Spanish
Él se ha sacudido el polvo.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "shake" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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