Also means
fright
Usage Note
Sobresalto denotes a sudden shock or start caused by an unexpected event — the physical flinch as well as the emotional fright. Dar un sobresalto means 'to give someone a fright'. The related verb is sobresaltar ('to startle').
Examples
"El ruido me dio un sobresalto."
Natural Translation
The noise gave me a jolt.
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