Asustados (en. Scared)

/asˈus.ta.ðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Feeling fear or dread.
The children were frightened after watching the horror movie.
Los niños estaban asustados después de ver la película de terror.
Having been surprised or intimidated.
The dog looked scared because of the thunder.
El perro se veía asustado por los truenos.
Showing signs of restlessness or distress.
She was frightened by the news of the accident.
Ella estaba asustada por la noticia del accidente.

Etymology

Derived from the verb asustar, which comes from the Latin 'avertĕre', meaning 'to make fear'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

scared to death
Extremely scared.
asustado hasta los huesos
to be scared
To feel fear or dread.
estar asustado
to scare someone
To provoke fear in someone.
asustar a alguien

Related Words

to scare
To make someone feel fear.
asustar
frightening
Causing fear or restlessness.
asustador
fear
Sensitive to a danger or a threat.
miedo

Slang Meanings

To be in shock from something unexpected.
I was shocked when I saw the birthday surprise.
Me quedé asustado cuando vi la sorpresa de cumpleaños.
To feel fear in informal situations.
The concert was so loud that everyone was scared.
El concierto era tan ruidoso que todos estaban asustados.