How to Say "scaring" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “scaring” is “asustando” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Deja de gritar, estás asustando al gato.
Stop screaming, you are scaring the cat.
Me estás asustando con esas historias de fantasmas.
You are frightening me with those ghost stories.
El ruido de los truenos sigue asustando a los niños.
The sound of thunder keeps scaring the children.
The '-ando' ending
This word is the 'action' form of 'asustar.' In Spanish, words ending in '-ando' work just like English words ending in '-ing.' Use it when the scaring is happening right now.
Scaring vs. Feeling Scared
Mistake: “Saying 'Estoy asustando' when you mean 'I am scared.'”
Correction: Use 'asustando' only when YOU are the one making someone else feel fear. If you are the one who feels fear, use 'asustado'.
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