What is the Spanish word for "shock"?

Learn how to say "shock" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

shock

Spanish

shock

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Alternative translations of "shock"

conmoción
choque
sobresalto
descarga

Examples of how to use "shock" in Spanish

English
Her announcement came as a complete shock.
Spanish
Su anuncio fue una completa sorpresa.
English
The loud crash gave me a shock.
Spanish
El fuerte golpe me sorprendió.
English
Her sudden resignation was a shock.
Spanish
Su renuncia repentina fue una conmoción.
English
He fainted from shock after the accident.
Spanish
Se desmayó por el shock después del accidente.
English
They sat in shock, saying nothing.
Spanish
Se quedaron en shock, sin decir nada.

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