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    Espantar (en. Scare)

    /es.panˈtaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause fear or fright.
    The girl's scream scared those present.
    El grito de la chica espantó a los presentes.
    To make someone scared or uneasy.
    The dog scared the nearby cats.
    El perro espantó a los gatos que estaban cerca.
    To drive away or make someone or something flee.
    The noise frightened the low-flying birds.
    El ruido espantó a los pájaros que volaban bajo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'expantare', meaning 'to scare' or 'to cause alarm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    scare someone with sadness
    To cause great fear or unease.
    espantar de pena
    there's nothing to be scared of
    Expression to indicate that there is nothing that causes fear.
    no hay nada que espante
    to overcome fear
    To overcome fear or anxiety.
    espantar el miedo

    Related Words

    fright
    Feeling of fear or unease.
    susto
    fear
    Feeling of unease in the face of danger.
    temor
    fear
    A sensation of distress caused by a threat.
    miedo

    Slang Meanings

    To scare someone as a joke.
    I scared my friend with a costume.
    Le espanté a mi amigo con un disfraz.
    To cause surprise or impact.
    The news shocked him; he couldn’t believe it.
    La noticia lo espantó, no podía creerlo.