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Examples of how to use "sobressalto" in Portuguese

Portuguese
Acordei com um sobressalto na noite.
English
I woke up with a start in the night.
Portuguese
Senti um sobressalto no coração.
English
I felt a jolt in my heart.
Portuguese
O barulho causou um grande sobressalto.
English
The noise caused a big shock.
Portuguese
Ela teve um sobressalto ao acordar.
English
She had a start when she woke up.
Portuguese
O filme deu um sobressalto no público.
English
The movie gave the audience a shock.
Portuguese
O trem parou com um sobressalto.
English
The train stopped with a jolt.

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