What does "sobresaltar" mean in English?

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Spanish

sobresaltar

English

to startle

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Alternative translations of "sobresaltar"

to surprise
to jolt
to shock
to frighten

Examples of how to use "sobresaltar" in Spanish

Spanish
El ruido me sobresaltó.
English
The noise startled me.
Spanish
Me sobresalto con ruidos fuertes.
English
I get startled by loud noises.
Spanish
La noticia sobresaltó a todos ayer.
English
The news startled everyone yesterday.
Spanish
Nos sobresaltábamos con cada ruido.
English
We used to get startled by every noise.
Spanish
Te sobresaltarás cuando lo veas.
English
You will be startled when you see it.

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