vibrar

Senses

1. 1.

   to vibrate

   to shake or oscillate rapidly with small movements

2. 2.

   to thrill, to get excited

   to feel intense emotion or excitement (about something)

3. 3.

   to cheer enthusiastically

   to celebrate or support with great energy and passion

Examples

• "O celular vibrou na mesa quando a mensagem chegou."

  The phone vibrated on the table when the message arrived.

• "A torcida vibrou com o gol do time no último minuto."

  The fans went wild with the team's goal in the final minute.

• "Ela vibra sempre que fala sobre seus projetos."

  She gets excited whenever she talks about her projects.

Usage

Very common in Brazilian Portuguese, especially in the sense of showing enthusiasm or excitement. Often used with "com" (vibrar com algo = to get excited about something). In sports contexts, "vibrar" is the standard verb for cheering or celebrating intensely.