startling
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startling(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (surprising)
a. sorprendente
The singer's autobiography contains some startling revelations about her private life.La autobiografía de la cantante contiene una revelaciones sorprendentes sobre su vida privada.
b. llamativo
The most startling feature of the building is the way it appears to lean to one side.La característica más llamativa de este edificio es que parece estar inclinado hacía un lado.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
It's startling that this old building is still standing.Llama la atención que este viejo edificio siga en pie.
What was startling about her performance was the sound of her voice.Lo que llamaba la atención de su interpretación era el sonido de su voz.
2. (alarming)
a. alarmante
The company reported a startling 20% fall in profits this year.La compañía anunció una disminución alarmante de las ganancias del 20% este año.
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