English

Noun

temblor ‎(plural temblors or temblores)

1. (chiefly US) An earthquake.
   • 2006, Louise Chipley Slavicek, The San Francisco Earthquake and Fire Of 1906, page 107

     Ever since the San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906, scientists have been warning that it is just a matter of time before another major temblor strikes the Bay Area.

Translations

See also

• tremor

Spanish

Etymology

From temblar.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /temˈbloɾ/

Noun

temblor m ‎(plural temblores)

1. tremble, trembling
2. earthquake; usually a light one

Synonyms

• terremoto, seísmo, sismo, temblor de tierra