sobrecoger

Spanish

Etymology

From sobre- +‎ coger.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sobɾekoˈxeɾ/ [so.β̞ɾe.koˈxeɾ]
  • Rhymes: -eɾ
  • Syllabification: so‧bre‧co‧ger

Verb

sobrecoger (first-person singular present sobrecojo, first-person singular preterite sobrecogí, past participle sobrecogido)

  1. to overwhelm (to make a strong impression)
    Synonyms: conmover, impresionar
    Tu benevolencia me sobrecoge.
    Your kindness overwhelms me.
    Me sobrecogió una sensación extraña.
    A strange feeling came over me.
  2. to scare, to appall
    Synonyms: inquietar, asustar
    Estoy sobrecogido por semejante ignorancia.
    I'm appalled by such ignorance.
  3. (rare) to surprise, catch in the act

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