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Portuguese

sobressaltar

English

to startle

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Examples of how to use "sobressaltar" in Portuguese

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

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O barulho repentino me sobressaltou.

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