sobrecogio

Noun masculine C1 #17198 most common

Translations

  1. shock
  2. startle

Describes a sudden feeling of surprise or fear.

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Example Sentences

Sentí un sobrecogio al escuchar la noticia inesperada de su partida.

I felt a shock upon hearing the unexpected news of his departure.

El sobrecogio que sintió al recibir la noticia fue tan intenso que le costó reaccionar.

The shock he felt upon receiving the news was so intense that it was hard for him to react.