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vibración

bee-brah-SYOHNbi.βɾaˈθjon

“vibración” means “vibration” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

vibration

Also: shaking
NounfB1
A wooden table with a glass of water on it, showing ripples in the water from a nearby phone shaking.

📝 In Action

La vibración del teléfono me despertó.

A2

The vibration of the phone woke me up.

Siento una vibración extraña en el motor del coche.

B1

I feel a strange vibration in the car engine.

Las cuerdas vocales producen sonido mediante la vibración.

B2

Vocal cords produce sound through vibration.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • temblor (tremor/shaking)
  • oscilación (oscillation)

Antonyms

  • quietud (stillness)
  • inmovilidad (immobility)

Common Collocations

  • sentir una vibración – to feel a vibration
  • vibración sonora – sound vibration
  • vibración constante – constant vibration

vibe

Also: feeling
NounfB2informal
Latin America
A cozy, warm room with soft lighting, comfortable pillows, and a peaceful atmosphere.

📝 In Action

Este café tiene una vibración muy relajante.

B1

This café has a very relaxing vibe.

No me gusta la vibración de ese lugar.

B1

I don't like the vibe of that place.

Transmitías una vibración muy positiva hoy.

B2

You were giving off a very positive vibe today.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Idioms & Expressions

  • buenas vibras – good vibes/positive energy

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: vibración

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the vibrations'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
vibrar(to vibrate) — Verb
vibrante(vibrant) — Adjective
vibrador(vibrator) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónacciónemoción
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'vibratio', which comes from the verb 'vibrare', meaning to move quickly back and forth or to shake.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: vibrationFrench: vibrationItalian: vibrazione

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'vibración' masculine or feminine?

It is feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una'.

When do I use 'vibra' instead of 'vibración'?

'Vibra' (or 'vibras' in plural) is used for 'vibes' or 'energy' in informal settings. 'Vibración' is more formal or refers to physical shaking.

Does the plural 'vibraciones' have an accent mark?

No. In Spanish, when a word ending in '-ción' becomes plural, the accent on the 'o' is removed.