Sobresaltaste

Sobresaltaste is the second-person singular preterite indicative form of the Spanish verb sobresaltar. This verb generally translates to "to startle," "to startle," "to surprise," or "to frighten." Therefore, "sobresaltaste" specifically means "you startled," "you surprised," or "you frightened" someone in the past. It describes a completed action where the subject (you) caused another person to experience a sudden shock, surprise, or fear. The context in which "sobresaltaste" is used will determine the precise nuance of the meaning. For example, if someone jumped out from behind a corner, one might say "Me sobresaltaste" (You startled me). If a surprising piece of news was delivered, the same verb could be used to indicate that the recipient was surprised. The preterite tense indicates that the action of startling or surprising is finished.