asustando
“asustando” means “scaring” in Spanish (the act of frightening someone).
scaring
Also: frightening, startling
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Deja de gritar, estás asustando al gato.
A1Stop screaming, you are scaring the cat.
Me estás asustando con esas historias de fantasmas.
A2You are frightening me with those ghost stories.
El ruido de los truenos sigue asustando a los niños.
B1The sound of thunder keeps scaring the children.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: asustando
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If you are playing a prank and jump out from behind a door, what are you doing to your friend?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish noun 'susto' (fright), which traces back to the Latin word 'suscitare,' meaning to stir up or awaken.
First recorded: 13th century (root verb)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'asustando' and 'asustado'?
'Asustando' means you are the one doing the scaring (active). 'Asustado' means you are the one who feels scared (passive).