tingle

• Sustantivo que designa una sensación leve, a menudo agradable, de hormigueo o cosquilleo en la piel, o una sensación similar de excitación o miedo.

A noun referring to a slight, often pleasant, stinging or prickling sensation on the skin, or a similar feeling of excitement or fear.

1. Pleasurable sensation of frightB2informal

   A slight, often enjoyable feeling of excitement or fear.

   escalofrío placentero

   • The horror movie gave her a tingle of excitement.
   • He felt a tingle of anticipation before the roller coaster ride.
   • The ghost story sent a tingle down her spine.

   Sinónimoschillfrissonshiverthrill

2. Prickling sensationB1formal

   A physical sensation of small, sharp pricks or stings on the skin.

   Hormigueo

   • She felt a tingle in her fingers after sitting on them.
   • The cold wind caused a tingle on his cheeks.
   • A tingle ran through his arm when he hit his elbow.

   Sinónimospins and needlespricklepricklingstingingtingling

• Verbo que describe una sensación de hormigueo, cosquilleo o picor leve, a menudo en la piel o en el cuerpo, o una emoción de excitación o estremecimiento.

A verb used to describe a sensation of slight prickling, stinging, or thrilling, often on the skin or in the body.

1. Cause a stinging or prickling sensationB2formal

   To produce a slight, sharp, stinging or prickling feeling on the skin or in a part of the body.

   producir hormigueo

   • The cold wind made her skin tingle.
   • The antiseptic caused his wound to tingle.
   • The spicy food made his tongue tingle.

   Sinónimosprickpricklesmartsting

2. Feel a prickling sensationB2formal

   To experience a slight, sharp, stinging or prickling feeling, often due to cold, excitement, or a physical stimulus.

   Sentir hormigueo

   • Her fingers began to tingle as they warmed by the fire.
   • He felt his scalp tingle with excitement.
   • My feet tingled after standing in the cold for so long.

   Sinónimositchpins and needlespricklestingthrilltwitch