Asustaron (en. Frightened)

/asustaɾon/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To cause fear or apprehension to someone.
The ghost stories scared the children.
Las historias de fantasmas asustaron a los niños.
To surprise someone in a way that makes them feel fear.
The thunder scared his dog.
El trueno asustó a su perro.
To warn someone of an imminent danger.
The warning shout scared all those present.
El grito de advertencia asustaron a todos los presentes.

Etymology

From the verb asustar, which comes from the Latin 'extutare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to scare someone
To cause fear to a person.
asustar a alguien
to be scared by
To feel fear or apprehension about something specific.
asustarse por
don’t scare
Expression used to ask that no fear be caused.
no asustes

Related Words

to scare
Verb meaning to cause fear.
asustar
scared
Adjective describing someone who feels fear.
asustado
scared
Noun referring to the fear caused.
asusto

Slang Meanings

To scare in an exaggerated way.
Don’t pay attention to him, they just scared you for the sake of it.
No le hagas caso, solo te asustaron por el gusto de hacerlo.
To cause stress or concern.
That exam left me scared.
Ese examen me dejó asustado.