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sobresaltar.

to spook, flinch, startle, shock

11 characters4 syllables approx.Español language

Meaning & usage

verb/sobɾesalˈtaɾ/[so.β̞ɾe.sal̪ˈt̪aɾ]
  1. to spook, flinch, startle, shock

  2. to jump

    reflexive
Where this word comes from

From sobre- + saltar. Cognate with English somersault.

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