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to shake
01
sacudir, agitar
to move from side to side or up and down
Intransitive
Example
The thunderstorm brought heavy rain and strong winds, making the branches of the trees shake violently.
The cat climbed the tree, causing the branches to shake with every agile movement.
The earthquake caused the lamp to swing and shake from side to side.
02
agitar
to cause someone or something to move up and down or from one side to the other with short rapid movements
Transitive: to shake sth
Example
The strong winds shook the branches of the trees outside.
She shakes the salad dressing vigorously to emulsify the ingredients.
The bartender shakes the cocktail shaker to mix the drink thoroughly.
03
temblar, estremecerse
(of one's body) to involuntarily shake, as a response to fear or due to a particular condition
Intransitive
Example
The eerie sound in the dark forest made the hiker 's legs shake with unease.
The unexpected encounter with the wild animal caused him to shake with adrenaline.
His hands started to shake as he approached the podium to deliver the speech.
04
sacudir, agitar
to move or gesture a body part, typically a hand or head, to convey a greeting, emotion, or mental state
Transitive: to shake a body part
Example
The teacher shook her finger in a playful manner to scold the mischievous student.
The athlete shook his fist in triumph after winning the championship.
The child enthusiastically shook his hands in the air to express his joy.
05
darse un apretón de manos, dar la mano
to take someone's hand and move it up and down, mainly for greeting
Transitive: to shake someone's hand
Example
In a traditional ceremony, the newlyweds shook hands with each member of the wedding party.
As a sign of mutual respect, the leaders shook hands in front of the gathered diplomats.
The two business partners shook hands, sealing the deal on their collaboration.
06
temblar, sacudir
to rapidly and intensely move back and forth, causing vibrations or tremors
Intransitive
Example
The intense bass from the concert speakers made the entire room shake.
As the thunder roared, the windows began to shake with the intensity of the storm.
The earthquake made the ground shake violently, causing buildings to sway.
07
debilitar
to make something, particularly a belief or idea, less certain
Transitive: to shake a belief or idea
Example
The shocking revelation about the leader 's actions started to shake the loyalty of his followers.
The criticism from experts began to shake the credibility of the research findings.
A series of conflicting reports began to shake her confidence in the accuracy of the news.
08
sacudir, conmocionar
to cause someone to be emotionally disturbed or shocked
Transitive: to shake sb
Example
The news of the sudden accident shook the entire community.
The harrowing documentary on the war 's impact shook the viewers.
Witnessing the intense argument between his parents shook the child emotionally.
09
sacudir, agitar
to alter or transform something into a particular state through rapid and abrupt movements
Complex Transitive: to shake sb/sth [adj]
Example
He shook the snow loose from his boots.
She shook the crumbs clean from the tablecloth.
She vigorously shook herself free from the stranger 's hold.
10
deshacerse de, sacudir
to free oneself from, discard, or avoid something
Transitive: to shake a feeling or habit
Example
The detective could n't shake the feeling that there was more to the case than meets the eye.
He decided to shake his bad habits and adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Focused on personal growth, she sought to shake the feelings of self-doubt and embrace confidence.
Shake
01
apretón de manos, sacudida
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
02
batido, malteada
frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
03
tabla, teja
building material used as siding or roofing
04
tembleque
involuntary, short movements in one or more parts of one's body in response to cold, fear, or excitement
What is "shakes"?
Shakes refer to quick and uncontrolled movements of the body or parts of the body. They can show up as trembling or shivering and may happen for various reasons, such as neurological disorders, medication side effects, or anxiety. Shakes can affect different body parts, including the hands, arms, legs, or even the entire body. Treatment for shakes depends on the underlying cause and may involve medications, therapy, or other actions to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
05
oscilación, movimiento
causing to move repeatedly from side to side
06
trino, vibrato
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
Ejemplo
The thunderstorm brought heavy rain and strong winds, making the branches of the trees shake violently.
The cat climbed the tree, causing the branches to shake with every agile movement.
The earthquake caused the lamp to swing and shake from side to side.
The boat sailed through choppy waters, causing it to shake with each wave that it encountered.
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