Asustado (en. Scared)

/asuˈstaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who feels fear or dread.
The child is scared because of the storm.
El niño está asustado por la tormenta.
One who has been startled or has felt great fear.
He was scared after watching the horror movie.
Estaba asustado después de ver la película de terror.
One who shows signs of fear or unease.
Her scared gaze betrayed her fear.
Su mirada asustada delataba su miedo.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'asustar', which comes from the Latin 'substantia', related to fright.

Common Phrases and Expressions

scared like a cat
very scared or nervous.
asustado como un gato
not to scare anyone
not to cause fear to people.
no asustar a nadie
to be scared
to feel fear or dread.
estar asustado

Related Words

asustar
To cause fear or dread to someone.
asustar
susto
Sudden shock or fear.
susto
miedo
Feeling of distress or fear.
miedo

Slang Meanings

Scared like a chicken
He was scared like a chicken when he heard the thunder.
Estaba asustado como un pollo al escuchar el trueno.
To be a coward
You are a coward, you get scared by anything.
Eres un cagueta, te asustas por cualquier cosa.