Echarse atrás de golpe por miedo o por dolor.
To move back suddenly from fear or pain.
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See how the word “encogerse” is used in sentences
No se encogió con el ruido. — He did not flinch at the noise.
Intenta no encogerte cuando salte el flash. — Try not to flinch when the camera flashes.
El gato se encogió y corrió debajo del sofá. — The cat flinched and ran under the sofa.
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