Aterrador (en. Scary)

/ateˈraðoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That causes great fear.
The movie was so terrifying that I couldn't sleep.
La película era tan aterradora que no pude dormir.
That frightens or intimidates.
The dog barking that way is terrifying.
El perro ladrando de esa manera es aterrador.

Etymology

From the Latin 'terror' plus the suffix 'dor,' which indicates agent or cause.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a terrifying place
A place that causes fear.
un lugar aterrador
a terrifying story
A narration that provokes a lot of fear.
una historia aterradora
a terrifying look
A way of looking that scares.
una mirada aterradora

Related Words

terror
Intense feeling of fear.
terror
fear
Emotion caused by a danger or threat.
miedo
chill
Sensation of sudden cold or fear.
escalofrío

Slang Meanings

Something very shocking or surprising.
That ending of the series was terrifying.
Ese final de la serie fue aterrador.
Situation or experience that scares a lot.
The storm was terrifying.
La tormenta fue aterradora.