when he/she heard the news
Ela ficou surpresa quando ouviu a notícia.
She was surprised when she heard the news.
A cara dele mudou quando ouviu a notícia.
His face changed when he heard the news.
Ela pirou quando ouviu a notícia.
She freaked out when she heard the news.
Ela chorou quando ouviu a notícia terrível.
She cried when she heard the terrible news.