Asustó (en. Scared)
/a.sus.'to/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause or experience fear.
The sudden noise scared me.
El ruido repentino me asustó.
To provoke unease or concern.
The news scared everyone at the meeting.
La noticia asustó a todos en la reunión.
To surprise negatively.
The horror movie scared me a lot.
La película de terror me asustó mucho.
Etymology
From the verb asustar, which comes from the Latin 'exterrere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give a scare
To cause fear or surprise to someone.
dar un susto
to be scared by fear
To feel an intense fear suddenly.
asustarse de miedo
to frighten someone
To produce fear in another person.
asustar a alguien
Related Words
to frighten
To cause fear or surprise.
asustar
scare
Feeling of sudden fear.
susto
to intimidate
To fill with fear.
atemorizar
Slang Meanings
To be scared.
After watching that movie, I'm really scared.
Después de ver esa película, estoy bien asustado.
To be terrified.
Every time I hear thunder, I get terrified.
Cada vez que escucho un trueno, me aterro.