Dar a alguien una sorpresa que le hace dar un salto.
To surprise someone so they jump.
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¡Me has sobresaltado! — You startled me!
El ruido fuerte asustará al gato. — The loud noise will startle the cat.
No sobresaltes a los caballos con ese ruido. — Don't startle the horses with that noise.
¿Acabas de asustarla con esa broma? — Did you just startle her with that joke?
Los petardos ruidosos sobresaltan al perro todos los años. — Loud fireworks startle the dog every year.
Por favor, no me asustes mientras trabajo. — Please don’t startle me while I’m working.
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