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    Espantosa (en. Frightening)

    es-pan-tó-sa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That produces fear or dread.
    The movie was so horrifying that I couldn’t sleep.
    La película era tan espantosa que no pude dormir.
    That is very bad or ugly in its quality or appearance.
    The food was horrifying and I couldn’t eat anything.
    La comida estaba espantosa y no pude comer nada.
    That surprises in a negative way.
    That result is horrifying for the team.
    Ese resultado es espantoso para el equipo.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'espantar' which means to cause fear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a fright
    To cause intense fear or surprise.
    darle un espanto
    to be terrified
    To feel scared or very surprised.
    estar espantado
    has a horrifying appearance
    To look in a way that causes displeasure or fear.
    tiene una apariencia espantosa

    Related Words

    fright
    Feeling of fear or dread.
    espanto
    scarecrow
    Ridiculous person or one with a terrifying appearance.
    espantajo
    to frighten
    To cause fear or fright.
    espantar

    Slang Meanings

    Something extremely bad or disappointing.
    That party was horrifying, no one had fun.
    Esa fiesta fue espantosa, nadie se divirtió.
    A situation that causes embarrassment or discomfort.
    That comment was horrifying, you shouldn’t have said it.
    Ese comentario fue espantoso, no debiste decirlo.