How to Say "shaking" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “shaking” is “moviendo” — use 'moviendo' when referring to the act of causing something to move, especially a body part, in a controlled or ongoing manner..
moviendo
/moh-vee-EN-doh//moˈβjen.do/
Examples
El perro está moviendo la cola muy rápido.
The dog is moving its tail very fast.
Estamos moviendo las cajas pesadas al camión.
We are moving the heavy boxes to the truck.
El chef está moviendo la sopa para que no se pegue.
The chef is stirring the soup so it doesn't stick.
Forming the Continuous Tense
'Moviendo' is the '-ing' form (the gerund). It combines with 'estar' to show an action happening right now: 'Estoy moviendo' (I am moving).
Using the Gerund Alone
Mistake: “Yo moviendo los muebles.”
Correction: Yo estoy moviendo los muebles. Remember, 'moviendo' needs a helper verb like 'estar' to make a complete sentence.
temblando
tem-BLAN-doh/temˈblando/
Examples
Estoy temblando de frío por la nieve.
I am shivering with cold because of the snow.
Ella estaba temblando de miedo antes del examen.
She was shaking with fear before the exam.
Sus manos seguían temblando después del accidente.
His hands kept shaking after the accident.
The '-ando' ending
In Spanish, adding '-ando' to an '-ar' verb is just like adding '-ing' in English. It describes an action that is happening right now.
Using with 'Estar'
To say you 'are shaking,' use a form of 'estar' (like 'estoy' or 'estás') before 'temblando'.
Don't use it as a noun
Mistake: “El temblando fue fuerte.”
Correction: El temblor fue fuerte.
Confusing voluntary and involuntary shaking
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