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    Sustos (en. Scares)

    /sus.tos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Impression or fear caused by something unexpected.
    The noise at night gave him many frights.
    El ruido por la noche le dio muchos sustos.
    Intense and momentary feeling of fear.
    I had a fright when I saw the horror movie.
    Tuve un susto al ver la película de terror.
    Emotional disturbance caused by a surprising event.
    Frights can affect more sensitive children.
    Los sustos pueden afectar a los niños más sensibles.

    Etymology

    The term 'susto' comes from the Latin 'sūstus', which means 'suspension or to stop' in a figurative sense.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a fright
    To cause fear to someone unexpectedly.
    dar un susto
    frights in the dark
    Feeling of fear experienced in dark places.
    sustos en la oscuridad
    a fright of death
    A fright that provokes a very intense reaction.
    un susto de muerte

    Related Words

    to support
    To maintain or endure something.
    sustentar
    substitute
    Something or someone that replaces another thing or person.
    sustituto
    substance
    Matter with specific properties.
    sustancia

    Slang Meanings

    Sustito
    I scared you with the little fright I made.
    Te asusté con el sustito que te hice.
    Sustazo
    That big fright you gave me was unexpected.
    Ese sustazo que me diste fue inesperado.