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temblor

 

[ หˆtษ›mblษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

earthquake term

A temblor is a term commonly used to refer to a minor earthquake or tremor. It typically signifies a seismic event that is not strong enough to cause significant damage or injuries. The word originates from the Spanish language and is often associated with geological studies or reports concerning seismic activity. Temblors can occur in various regions and can serve as precursors to larger seismic events.

Synonyms

quake, shaking, tremor

Examples of usage

  • The city experienced a small temblor last night.
  • Residents were shaken by the recent temblor.
  • Seismologists recorded a temblor measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale.

Translations

Translations of the word "temblor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tremor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‚เค•เค‚เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ guncangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะตะผะปะตั‚ั€ัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drลผenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œ‡ๅ‹•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tremblement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ temblor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarsฤฑntฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„๋™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู‡ุชุฒุงุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otล™es

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otras

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้œ‡ๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tresenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjรกlfti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั–ั€ั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ titrษ™yiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ temblor

Etymology

The term 'temblor' comes from the Spanish word 'temblar', which means 'to tremble' or 'to shake'. The usage of the word in English has become more prevalent in the context of geological events, particularly in regions where Spanish is spoken or influenced by Spanish culture. The adoption of 'temblor' into English reflects a broader interest in the study of seismic activity and geology, especially in areas prone to earthquakes like California and parts of Latin America. As seismology has advanced, the term has been utilized in scientific literature and media reports to describe smaller seismic events that might not classify as full-blown earthquakes but are nonetheless noteworthy. This highlights the importance of understanding various magnitudes of seismic activity in assessing earth stability.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,236, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.