Sobresaltado (en. Startled)

/so.bre.sal'ta.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: Refers to a person who has been suddenly surprised or frightened.

Example Sentence: The sound of thunder left her startled.

El ruido del trueno la dejó sobresaltada.

Definition: That shows a reaction of surprise or fear.

Example Sentence: His startled expression revealed his surprise.

Su expresión sobresaltada delató su sorpresa.

Definition: State of unexpected alarm or unease.

Example Sentence: After the news, everyone was startled.

Después de la noticia, todos estaban sobresaltados.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from the verb 'sobresaltar', which comes from the Latin 'supersaltare'.

Phrase: startled with joy

Meaning: Nervousness or surprise caused by a moment of happiness.

sobresaltado de alegría

Phrase: to be startled

Meaning: To feel uneasy or nervous due to a scare or surprise.

estar sobresaltado

Related Word: shock

Description: Action or effect of startling.

sobresalto

Related Word: scares

Description: Moments of fear or sudden surprise.

sustos

Slang Meaning: To feel in shock.

Example: I was startled after finding out what happened.

Quedé sobresaltado después de enterarme de lo que pasó.

Slang Meaning: Exaggerated reaction to a simple situation.

Example: Don't be startled, it was just a cat.

No se sobresalte, solo fue un gato.