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quiver
[ˈkwɪvər]
noun/verb
pl: quivers
aljava; tremor; tremida
1.
A case or container for holding arrows
The archer reached into his quiver to grab another arrow.
O arqueiro alcançou sua aljava para pegar outra flecha.
2.
To shake slightly or tremble, usually from cold, fear, or emotion
Her voice began to quiver as she held back tears.
Sua voz começou a tremer enquanto ela continha as lágrimas.
3.
A slight trembling movement or sound
There was a quiver in his hands as he signed the document.
Havia um tremor em suas mãos enquanto assinava o documento.
Synonyms
tremor
shake
shiver
vibration
quake
Antonyms
stillness
stability
steadiness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aljava; tremida
Standard usage for both noun meanings
Portugal
aljava; tremura
Tremura more commonly used for trembling
São Paulo
aljava; tremida
Consistent with general Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
quiver with emotion - tremer de emoção
a quiver in one's voice - um tremor na voz
have an arrow in one's quiver - ter um recurso disponível
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