arrepiar

Senses

1. 1.

   to give goosebumps, to make one's hair stand on end

   to cause physical reaction of raised hair or skin bumps due to cold, fear, or emotion

2. 2.

   to get goosebumps, to shiver

   reflexive: to experience the physical sensation of goosebumps or shivers

3. 3.

   to thrill, to give chills

   to deeply move or excite someone emotionally (in a positive or negative way)

Examples

• "Aquela música me arrepia toda vez que eu ouço."

  That song gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.

• "Eu me arrepiei de medo quando ouvi aquele barulho estranho."

  I got goosebumps from fear when I heard that strange noise.

• "O vento frio arrepiou minha pele."

  The cold wind made my skin get goosebumps.

Usage

Very common in Brazilian Portuguese, often used reflexively (arrepiar-se). Can describe both physical sensations (cold, fear) and emotional reactions (excitement, being moved by music or art). The expression "de arrepiar" means "spine-chilling" or "thrilling."