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soponcio means shock — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: December 1, 2025

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soponcio

noun • /[so-PON-syo]/

shock

Example:

Le dio un soponcio al ver el precio.

She got a shock seeing the price.

🧠 What does soponcio mean?

Soponcio is a colloquial and somewhat humorous masculine noun that refers to a sudden shock, fainting spell, or fit, usually brought on by bad news, a great fright, or intense surprise. It implies a strong physical and emotional reaction, like dizziness or collapsing. The word is most frequently used with the verb 'dar' in the structure 'darle un soponcio a alguien', which means 'to give someone a shock' or 'to cause someone to have a fit'.

📚 Extra examples

  • A mi abuela casi le da un soponcio cuando le dije que me iba a vivir al extranjero.
    My grandmother almost had a fit when I told her I was moving abroad.
  • Cuando vio la factura del teléfono, le dio un soponcio y se tuvo que sentar.
    When he saw the phone bill, he got a shock and had to sit down.
  • Ver a su equipo perder en el último minuto le provocó un soponcio al aficionado.
    Seeing his team lose in the last minute gave the fan a fit.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'soponcio' carries a theatrical, almost comical, weight. It evokes the image of a character in an old film or 'telenovela' dramatically fainting or needing smelling salts after receiving startling news. Using it often implies a slight exaggeration for effect.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "soponcio"

Synonyms: desmayo, patatús, vahído, desvanecimiento, susto, ataque
Opposites: calma, serenidad, tranquilidad, compostura

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'shock' in Spanish?
While a general shock can be 'conmoción' or 'choque', 'soponcio' specifically refers to a sudden, dramatic fright or fainting spell. Other related words are 'susto' (fright), 'desmayo' (faint), or the colloquial 'patatús' (fit, spell).
How do you pronounce 'soponcio' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is soh-POHN-syoh, with the stress on the second syllable, 'pon'.
How do you use 'soponcio' in a sentence?
It is typically used with the verb 'dar'. For example, 'La noticia le dio un soponcio' translates to 'The news gave him/her a shock'.
What is the English translation of 'soponcio'?
The best English translations are 'a shock', 'a fit', 'a fright', or 'a fainting spell', all conveying a sense of suddenness and drama.
Does 'soponcio' change for gender or number?
Soponcio is a masculine noun. Its plural form, 'soponcios', is grammatically correct but much less common in everyday use.
Is 'soponcio' common in everyday Spanish?
It is a colloquial and somewhat old-fashioned term, but it is widely understood, especially in Spain. It adds a humorous or dramatic flair to a story and is used in informal conversation.
Does 'soponcio' have slang or double meanings?
No, it does not have common slang or double meanings. Its use is limited to describing a sudden fit of shock or a faint.
Is 'soponcio' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word is more characteristic of colloquial speech in Spain. While it may be understood in Latin America, other regionalisms like 'patatús' or 'yeyo' are often used to describe a similar state.

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