How to Say "frightful" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “frightful” is “espantoso” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
literary use
Examples
Vimos una criatura espantosa en el bosque.
We saw a frightening creature in the forest.
La caída desde esa altura debe haber sido una experiencia espantosa.
The fall from that height must have been a terrifying experience.
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