espeluznante

es-peh-loos-NAN-teh/espeluθˈnante/

“espeluznante” means “hair-raising” in Spanish (something that makes your hair stand on end).

hair-raising, creepy

Also: spine-chilling, horrifying

La película de anoche tuvo un final espeluznante.

Last night's movie had a hair-raising ending.

Escuchamos un grito espeluznante que venía del sótano.

We heard a spine-chilling scream coming from the basement.

Los detalles del accidente son realmente espeluznantes.

The details of the accident are truly horrifying.

Words that translate to "espeluznante" in Spanish:

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Which of these would most likely be described as 'espeluznante'?

👥 Word Family▼

espeluznar(to make someone's hair stand on end) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the verb 'espeluznar', which comes from 'peluznar' (to pull or ruffle hair). It combines 'e-' (out/up) and 'pelo' (hair).

First recorded: 16th century

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Is 'espeluznante' only for ghosts and monsters?

Not at all! While it's great for spooky stories, you can also use it to describe shocking news, a terrible accident, or a very unsettling sound.

How do I say 'espeluznante' for a group of things?

Just add an 's' at the end: 'espeluznantes'. It works for both masculine and feminine groups.