escalofriante
“escalofriante” means “chilling” in Spanish (causing a feeling of fear or coldness).
chilling, hair-raising
Also: spooky, shocking
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Vimos una película escalofriante anoche.
A2We saw a chilling movie last night.
El bosque tiene un silencio escalofriante en invierno.
B1The forest has a hair-raising silence in winter.
Los datos sobre el cambio climático son realmente escalofriantes.
B2The data regarding climate change are truly shocking.
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Quick Quiz: escalofriante
Question 1 of 3
Which of these things is most likely to be described as 'escalofriante'?
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Formed from 'escalofrío' (chill). 'Escalofrío' comes from a combination of the word for 'ladder' (escala), referring to the rising steps of a fever, and 'cold' (frío).
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'escalofriante' stronger than 'asustador'?
Yes. While 'asustador' just means something causes fear, 'escalofriante' implies it gives you physical chills or makes your hair stand on end.
How do I say 'it gives me the chills' using this word family?
You wouldn't use 'escalofriante' for that. You would say 'Me da escalofríos'.
Does the word change when talking about multiple things?
Yes, you just add an 's' at the end: 'películas escalofriantes'.