sobrecoger
Meanings
Verb
1. to overwhelm (to make a strong impression)
2. to scare, to appall
3. to surprise, catch in the act (rare)
Examples8
Me sobrecogió una sensación extraña.
A strange feeling came over me.
Estoy sobrecogido por semejante ignorancia.
I'm appalled by such ignorance.
Tu benevolencia me sobrecoge.
Your kindness overwhelms me.
Me quedé sobrecogido ante el espectáculo.
I was appalled at the sight.
Estoy sobrecogido por semejante ignorancia.
I'm appalled by such ignorance.
Tu benevolencia me sobrecoge.
Your kindness overwhelms me.