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    Espantada (en. Scared)

    /es.panˈta.ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An exaggerated reaction of fear.
    The news caused a scare to the entire team.
    La noticia le causó una espantada a todo el equipo.
    A situation of unexpected panic or fear.
    There was a scare in the cinema when the lights went out.
    Hubo una espantada en el cine cuando se apagaron las luces.
    A violent reaction to a fright.
    The cat's scare upon seeing the dog was comical.
    La espantada del gato al ver al perro fue cómica.

    Etymology

    From the verb espantar, from the Latin 'expantare', which means 'to make fearful'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to scare someone
    To cause great fear or panic.
    dar una espantada
    scared to death
    To feel great fear.
    espantada de miedo
    to make a scare
    To run away in fear.
    hacer una espantada

    Related Words

    to scare
    To cause fear in someone.
    espantar
    fright
    A sudden impression or scare.
    susto
    panic
    Intense fear, generally inexplicable.
    pánico

    Slang Meanings

    Strong fright
    I got a scare when I saw the snake.
    Me dio una espantada cuando vi la serpiente.
    Exaggerated reaction of fear
    Don't get such a scare from a movie.
    No te pegues tal espantada por una película.