vibrar
“vibrar” means “to vibrate” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to vibrate
Also: to shake
📝 In Action
Siento mi teléfono vibrar en mi bolsillo.
A1I feel my phone vibrating in my pocket.
Las cuerdas de la guitarra vibran para producir sonido.
A2The guitar strings vibrate to produce sound.
El suelo vibró cuando pasó el camión.
B1The ground shook when the truck passed by.
to be thrilled
Also: to pulse/thrum
📝 In Action
El estadio vibraba con la emoción del partido.
B2The stadium was pulsing with the excitement of the game.
Su voz me hace vibrar.
B2Their voice thrills me (makes me feel a deep resonance).
Toda la ciudad vibra durante el festival.
C1The whole city pulses with energy during the festival.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: vibrar
Question 1 of 3
Which verb should you use if you are shivering because you are cold?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'vibrare', which meant to move quickly to and fro, to brandish a weapon, or to shake.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vibrar' irregular?
No, it is a completely regular -ar verb. It follows the same patterns as 'hablar' or 'cantar' in every tense.
Can I use 'vibrar' for people?
Yes, but usually metaphorically to mean they are 'pulsing' with emotion or very excited. If they are physically shaking from fear or cold, use 'temblar' instead.
How do I tell my phone to vibrate?
You would look for the setting 'Vibración' or 'Modo vibrar'.