What does "sobrecogimiento" mean in English?

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Spanish

sobrecogimiento

English

awe

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Alternative translations of "sobrecogimiento"

shock
dread
fear
surprise

Examples of how to use "sobrecogimiento" in Spanish

Spanish
Sintió un sobrecogimiento.
English
He felt a shiver.
Spanish
Sentí un profundo sobrecogimiento al ver el mar.
English
I felt a deep shiver upon seeing the sea.
Spanish
El silencio llenó la sala de sobrecogimiento.
English
The silence filled the room with awe.
Spanish
Su mirada mostró cierto sobrecogimiento inesperado.
English
His gaze showed some unexpected awe.
Spanish
El poeta describió el sobrecogimiento de la naturaleza.
English
The poet described the awe of nature.

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Sintió un sobrecogimiento.

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