asustado
“asustado” means “scared” in Spanish (feeling frightened or afraid).
scared, frightened
Also: spooked
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El niño estaba asustado por la tormenta.
A1The boy was scared by the storm.
¿Estás asustada? No te preocupes, yo te protejo.
A2Are you scared (feminine)? Don't worry, I will protect you.
Los perros se quedaron asustados después de los fuegos artificiales.
B1The dogs remained frightened after the fireworks.
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'Asustado' is the past participle of the verb 'asustar'. The verb itself comes from the Spanish noun 'susto' (fright or sudden scare), which has roots related to startling or causing surprise.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish period, derived from the verb form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'asustado' means 'scared,' what is the word for 'scary'?
The word for 'scary' or 'frightening' is usually 'aterrador' or 'daba miedo' (it gave fear). You can sometimes use 'asustador,' but 'aterrador' is much more common to describe things like movies or monsters.
Can I use 'ser' with 'asustado'?
Using 'ser' (Soy asustado) implies that being scared is a permanent, defining characteristic of your personality, which sounds unusual in Spanish. Stick to 'estar' (Estoy asustado) to describe the feeling you have right now.