This is the 13749th most frequent Spanish word.
sacudida
"Shake" or "jolt."
In this sentence, 'sacudida' again serves as a noun referring to the sudden motion or jolt experienced.
Sentimos una sacudida en el coche al pasar por el bache.
We felt a jolt in the car when going over the pothole.
Here, the term 'sacudida' is used metaphorically, depicting an emotional 'shock' or disturbance caused by unexpected news.
La noticia fue una sacudida para toda la comunidad.
The news was a shock for the entire community.
Here, 'sacudida' is used as a noun meaning 'jolt,' describing the strong impact of the fall.