Spanish Word · Intermediate
sobresalto
scare, fright
Pronunciation: /sobɾeˈsalto/
Meaning
scare, fright
Example
?Por que te suicidaste — colgando en la entrada de mi casa? La manana despues cuando te descubri, muerto, te grite con sobresalto.
Why did you commit suicide — hanging at the entrance of my house? The morning after when I found you dead I screamed in shock.
Practice tips
- Practice sobresalto out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.