trémulo
[ˈt̪ɾemulo]
The verdict
“trémulo” is uncommon Spanish (outside the top frequency list), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.
- Unranked
- below top-frequency Spanish
- 7
- letters
According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Que tiembla.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Headword | trémulo |
| Language | Spanish |
| Part of speech | Adjective |
| IPA | [ˈt̪ɾemulo] |
| Letters | 7 |
| Misspellings tracked | 0 |
| Confusable pairs | 0 |
| Source | Wiktionary (kaikki.org) |
Where “trémulo” sits in Spanish frequency
Rare enough to double-check
trémulo is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed [ˈt̪ɾemulo]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.
trémulo has no tracked misspelling variants, suggesting the orthography follows predictable Spanish patterns. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.
Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct Spanish form is trémulo, spelled T-R-É-M-U-L-O.
Definition
- 1Que tiembla.
- 2Se dice de algo que tiene un movimiento semejante al temblor, como la luz de una vela, etc.
Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.
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Using “trémulo”
The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.
- The one correct Spanish spelling is T-R-É-M-U-L-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
- Say it as [ˈt̪ɾemulo] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
- Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words
Data Source
Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.