sobrecogedor

shocking

imposing

sobrecogedor(soh-breh-koh-heh-dohr)

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.