What is the Spanish word for "shiver"?

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

English

shiver

Spanish

escalofrío

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Alternative translations of "shiver"

tiritar
temblar

Examples of how to use "shiver" in Spanish

English
A sudden shiver ran down my spine.
Spanish
Un escalofrío repentino recorrió mi espalda.
English
A cold wind gave me a sudden shiver.
Spanish
Un viento frío me dio un escalofrío repentino.
English
She felt a shiver run down her back.
Spanish
Ella sintió un escalofrío recorrerle la espalda.
English
The movie gave him an excited shiver.
Spanish
La película le dio un escalofrío de emoción.
English
He wrapped the blanket around without shiver.
Spanish
Él envolvió la manta sin sentir escalofríos.

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