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    Sobresalto (en. Shock)

    /so.bre.'sal.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A reaction of surprise or fear, often sudden.
    The start I felt when I heard the thunder was immediate.
    El sobresalto que sentí al oír el trueno fue inmediato.
    A moment of unease or emotional disturbance.
    The start he experienced upon receiving the news was evident.
    El sobresalto que experimentó al recibir la noticia fue evidente.
    It refers to a temporary emotional shock.
    I felt a start upon seeing his shadow in the doorway.
    Sentí un sobresalto al ver su sombra en la puerta.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'sobresaltar', which comes from the Latin 'subersaltare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give someone a start
    To cause someone a scare or surprise.
    dar un sobresalto
    to get a start
    To receive an unexpected fright.
    meterse un sobresalto
    to suffer a start
    To experience a reaction of surprise or fear.
    sufrir un sobresalto

    Related Words

    surprise
    Unexpected reaction to an unexpected event.
    sorpresa
    fear
    Feeling of unease or fear in the face of danger.
    miedo
    shock
    Violent or strong disturbance of calm or mood.
    conmoción

    Slang Meanings

    To be startled
    I jumped with a start when I saw the horror movie.
    Me prendí de un sobresalto cuando vi la película de terror.
    To get scared
    I got a start when my friend suddenly appeared.
    Me cogí un sobresalto cuando mi amigo apareció de repente.