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    Aterraba (en. Terrified)

    /ateˈraβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make someone feel fear or dread.
    The story of the storm terrified the children.
    El relato de la tormenta aterraba a los niños.
    To provoke a state of unease or fear.
    The news of the accident terrified him every time he thought about it.
    La noticia del accidente lo aterraba cada vez que lo pensaba.
    To prevent someone from acting normally due to fear.
    The politician's speech terrified the audience.
    El discurso del político aterraba a la audiencia.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'aterrar', which comes from the Latin 'terrere', meaning to cause fear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emergency landing
    Unexpected and difficult descent.
    aterrizaje forzoso
    terrifying
    That causes horror or fear.
    aterrador
    to be terrified
    To experience great fear.
    aterrarse

    Related Words

    terrified
    One who feels intense fear.
    aterrado
    landing
    Action of landing.
    aterrizaje

    Slang Meanings

    To scare too much.
    That movie terrified me; I couldn't sleep.
    Esa película me aterraba, no podía dormir.
    To confuse or discomfort.
    The news terrified the people in the square.
    La noticia aterraba a la gente en la plaza.