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give a start
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. pegar un brinco
Victoria was in bed in the cabin, and she gave a start when she heard a stick snap in the woods.Victoria estaba en la cama en la cabaña y pegó un brinco al oír una rama quebrarse en el bosque.
b. sobresaltarse
Julio gave a start and said "what was that?"Julio se sobresaltó y dijo "¿eso qué fue?"
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
2. (to startle)
a. sobresaltar
Duncan gave me a start when he came downstairs because I didn't even know anyone else was in the house.Duncan me sobresaltó cuando bajó la escalera porque ni sabía que alguien más estaba en la casa.
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