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    Sobresaltos (en. Shocks)

    /so.βɾe.s al.tos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: A sudden surprise or fear that triggers an emotional change.
    Example Sentence: The jolt I felt upon hearing the thunder was indescribable.
    El sobresalto que sentí al escuchar el trueno fue indescriptible.
    Definition: A sudden alteration of mood.
    Example Sentence: The constant jolts at night made me insomniac.
    Los constantes sobresaltos en la noche me hicieron insomne.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From the verb "sobresaltar," which means to cause a sudden surprise or fear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: without jolts
    Meaning: without unexpected changes or disturbances.
    sin sobresaltos
    Common Phrase: to provoke jolts
    Meaning: to cause sudden surprises or fears.
    provocar sobresaltos

    Related Words

    Related Word: fear
    Description: A feeling of unease or fear regarding something.
    temor
    Related Word: surprise
    Description: Impression or reaction to something unexpected.
    sorpresa
    Related Word: unease
    Description: State of agitation or restlessness.
    inquietud

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: temporary panic
    Example: Yesterday I got a jolt when I saw my computer screen flickering.
    Ayer me dio un sobresalto al ver la pantalla de mi computadora parpadeando.
    Slang Meaning: collective fright
    Example: The woman's scream caused jolts among everyone in the room.
    El grito de la mujer causó sobresaltos entre todos los que estaban en la sala.