to be shivering (cold)

The Spanish phrase 'estar tiritando (de frío)' translates to 'to be shivering (cold)' in English. This is generally used to express a lack of warmth resulting in uncontrollable shaking of the body, which is a typical physiological response to cold in humans and many other animals. It can be used both in literal sense, as in the physical state of being cold, and figuratively, to express fear, nervousness, or anticipation.

Example sentences using: estar tiritando (de frío)

Cuando salí sin abrigo, empecé a estar tiritando de frío.

When I went out without a coat, I started to be shivering from the cold.

This phrase illustrates a scenario where someone feels cold due to not wearing sufficient clothing outside.

En la noche de invierno, los niños estaban tiritando de frío en el parque.

On the winter night, the children were shivering from the cold in the park.

This example shows children experiencing the cold at night, highlighting the effect of low temperatures.

Después de nadar en el lago, todos estaban tiritando de frío.

After swimming in the lake, everyone was shivering from the cold.

Here, the phrase conveys how swimming in a cold lake can leave people feeling cold and shivering afterward.