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    Espantosos (en. Frightening)

    /espanˈtosos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That provokes intense fear or dread.
    The movie was so horrifying that I couldn't sleep.
    La película era tan espantosa que no pude dormir.
    That is terrible or very unpleasant in appearance.
    The economic situation is horrifying right now.
    La situación económica es espantosa en este momento.
    Extremely bad or unpleasant.
    The comments he made were horrifying.
    Los comentarios que hizo fueron espantosos.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'espantar', which comes from the Latin 'expantare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    frightening as a ghost
    Very terrifying or unsettling.
    espantoso como un fantasma
    to do something horrifying
    To carry out an action that causes fear or disdain.
    hacer algo espantoso

    Related Words

    to frighten
    To cause fear or dread in someone.
    espantar
    fright
    Feeling of very intense fear.
    espanto
    to scare
    To cause fear in someone.
    asustar

    Slang Meanings

    Something very bad or unpleasant.
    That concert was horrifying, I didn't like it at all.
    Ese concierto fue espantoso, no me gustó nada.
    A very complicated or difficult situation.
    Today's homework was horrifying, I don't know how I finished it.
    La tarea de hoy fue espantosa, no sé cómo la terminé.