startle in Portuguese
startle in Portuguese is assustar, dar um susto — startle means to give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
startle in Portuguese
assustar
(transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
dar um susto
(transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
What does "startle" mean?
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verb To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
"The fire alarm startled everyone in the office."
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noun A sudden jolt of surprise or alarm.
"She let out a startle when the phone rang unexpectedly."
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startle in a sentence
- The fire alarm startled everyone in the office.
- A loud bang from the kitchen startled the cat.
- She let out a startle when the phone rang unexpectedly.
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What is "startle" in Portuguese?
"startle" in Portuguese is assustar, dar um susto. startle means: To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
How do you use "startle" in a sentence?
Example: "The fire alarm startled everyone in the office." In Portuguese, "startle" is assustar, dar um susto.
Are there other ways to say "startle" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "startle": assustar, dar um susto.
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