What is the Portuguese word for "to startle"?

Learn how to say "to startle" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

to startle

Portuguese

sobressaltar

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Examples of how to use "to startle" in Portuguese

English
The sudden noise startled me.
Portuguese
O barulho repentino me sobressaltou.
English
I get startled by loud noises.
Portuguese
Eu sobressalto com barulhos fortes.
English
She was startled when she heard the car.
Portuguese
Ela sobressaltou ao ouvir o carro.
English
We used to get easily startled back then.
Portuguese
Nós sobressaltávamos com facilidade naquela época.
English
He will be startled when he hears the noise.
Portuguese
Ele sobressaltará quando escutar barulho.
English
I would be startled if I were alone.
Portuguese
Eu sobressaltaria se estivesse sozinho.

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