asustada
ah-soos-TAH-dah
📝 In Action
Mi hermana estaba asustada por la película de terror.
A1My sister was scared by the horror movie.
La perrita se escondió porque estaba muy asustada.
A2The little dog hid because she was very frightened.
¿Estás asustada? No te preocupes, yo estoy aquí.
A1Are you scared? Don't worry, I'm here.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Agreement
This word is an adjective, so it must match the gender of the person or thing it describes. Use 'asustada' only for feminine nouns (like 'chica,' 'mujer,' 'perra').
Temporary State (Estar)
When describing feelings or temporary emotional states like being scared, you almost always use the verb 'estar' (to be) with 'asustada' (e.g., 'Ella está asustada').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting Agreement
Mistake: "La niña estaba asustado."
Correction: La niña estaba asustada. (The ending must match the feminine subject 'niña'.)
Using Ser Instead of Estar
Mistake: "Ella es asustada."
Correction: Ella está asustada. (Being scared is a temporary feeling, not a permanent characteristic, so use 'estar'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The Root of the Fear
To say what someone is scared of, use the preposition 'por' or 'de' (e.g., 'asustada por el ruido' - scared by the noise).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: asustada
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'asustada'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'asustada' and 'miedosa'?
'Asustada' means someone is currently experiencing fear (a state: 'She is scared right now'). 'Miedosa' (fearful) describes someone who is generally a timid or fearful person (a characteristic: 'She is a fearful person').
Can 'asustada' be used as a noun?
Yes, but it's less common. You could say 'La asustada no quería hablar' (The scared woman didn't want to talk), but it is primarily used as an adjective.