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    Espanta (en. Scares)

    /esˈpanta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause fear or terror in someone.
    The horror movie really scares the audience.
    La película de terror realmente espanta a la audiencia.
    To drive away someone or something.
    That story scares the children in the house.
    Esa historia espanta a los niños de la casa.
    To provoke great fear or surprise.
    The news of his illness scares all his friends.
    La noticia de su enfermedad espanta a todos sus amigos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'expantare', which means to make someone feel fear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to scare away the flies
    To attract attention or cause unease unnecessarily.
    espantar las moscas
    don't scare the child
    Do not cause him fear or concern.
    no espantes al niño

    Related Words

    to scare
    To cause fear.
    espantar
    fear
    Sensation of anxiety caused by a danger.
    miedo
    dread
    Sensation of unease in the face of something that may be harmful.
    temor

    Slang Meanings

    To playfully scare someone.
    You always scare me when you appear suddenly.
    Siempre me espantas cuando apareces de repente.
    To cause terror exaggeratedly.
    That tale scares people around the campfires.
    Ese relato espanta a la gente en las fogatas.