asustados
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📝 In Action
Los niños están asustados por la película.
A1The children are scared because of the movie.
Mis gatos se ven asustados con el ruido.
A1My cats look frightened by the noise.
Después del trueno, todos nos quedamos asustados.
B1After the thunder, we were all startled.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Group
This word ends in '-os' because it is plural. Use it when describing a group of males or a mixed group of males and females.
Using with 'Estar'
Always use this word with 'estar' (to be) rather than 'ser,' because being scared is a temporary feeling, not a permanent personality trait.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Mismatch
Mistake: "Las niñas están asustados."
Correction: Las niñas están asustadas. Use the '-as' ending when the whole group is female.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Neutral' Plural
If you are talking about a group that includes even one boy among many girls, you must use 'asustados'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: asustados
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly says 'The boys are scared'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'asustados' change if the group is all women?
Yes. If the group consists only of women or girls, you must change it to 'asustadas'.
What is the difference between 'asustados' and 'asustado'?
'Asustados' is for a group (plural), while 'asustado' is for just one person (singular).