sobrecogedor

sobrecogedor(
soh
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breh
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koh
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heh
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dohr
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
adjective
1. (disturbing)
a. shocking
Era sobrecogedor ver a todos esos soldados descalzos sobre la nieve.It was shocking to see all those soldiers with bare feet in the snow.
b. horrific
Las imágenes del hundimiento del barco eran sobrecogedoras.The images of the sinking ship were horrific.
2. (impressive)
a. imposing (silence)
La ciudad estaba sumida en un silencio sobrecogedor.The city was immersed in an imposing silence.
b. breathtaking (view)
Desde esa altura, la vista era sobrecogedora.From that altitude, the view was breathtaking.
3. (emotional)
a. moving
Las palabras del padre del niño muerto me parecieron sobrecogedoras.The speech delivered by the father of the dead boy was really moving.
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sobrecogedor
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
adjective
1. (general)
a. frightening, startling
Copyright © 2006 Harrap Publishers Limited
sobrecogedor
adjective
1 [+paisaje, silencio] imposing; impressive
2 (horrible) horrific
sobrecogedoras escenas de guerra horrific scenes of war
El silencio es sobrecogedor mientras el cisne blanco, lentamente, agoniza El paisaje resulta sobrecogedor
Collins Complete Spanish Electronic Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
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