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frisson in Spanish

frisson in Spanish is tiriton, escalofrío — frisson means a brief rush of excitement.

frisson in Spanish

tiriton
noun
A sudden surge of excitement.
escalofrío
noun
A shiver; a thrill.

What does "frisson" mean?

  1. noun A brief rush of excitement.
    "I felt a frisson just as they were about to announce the winner in my category."
  2. noun A quick shiver of thrilled feeling.
    "Whenever the villain's theme played in the movie I felt a sudden frisson down my back."
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frisson in a sentence

  • I felt a frisson just as they were about to announce the winner in my category.
  • Whenever the villain's theme played in the movie I felt a sudden frisson down my back.
  • All the Crichton books depend to a certain extent on a little frisson of fear and suspense: that’s what kept you turning the pages.

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What is "frisson" in Spanish?
"frisson" in Spanish is tiriton, escalofrío. frisson means: A brief rush of excitement.
Are there other ways to say "frisson" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "frisson": tiriton, escalofrío.
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