Sobresaltada (en. Startled)

/soβɾe.salˈta.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
English: That has been suddenly alarmed or surprised.
English: She was startled by the unexpected noise.
Estaba sobresaltada por el ruido inesperado.
English: That shows fear or restlessness due to something sudden.
English: Her reaction was startled at the news.
Su reacción fue sobresaltada ante la noticia.

Etymology

English: From the verb "sobresaltar," which comes from the Latin 'supersaltare.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: to give a start
English: To cause a sudden surprise or fright.
dar un sobresalto
English: to be startled
English: To feel scared or surprised by something.
estar sobresaltado

Related Words

English: startle
English: Action of startling or the state of being startled.
sobresalto
English: scare
English: Sudden impression that causes fear.
susto

Slang Meanings

English: To make someone nervous
English: You startled me with that joke.
Me sobresaltaste con esa broma.
English: To be in a state of extreme alertness
English: After what happened, I am always startled.
Después de lo que pasó, siempre estoy sobresaltada.