How to Say "to shoo" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to shoo” is “espantar” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El espantapájaros sirve para espantar a las aves.
The scarecrow is used to scare the birds away.
¡Espanta esa mosca de mi comida!
Shoo that fly away from my food!
Quiero espantar mis dudas antes de decidir.
I want to drive away my doubts before deciding.
Using the 'Personal A'
If you are scaring away a person or a pet, remember to put the little word 'a' before them, like 'Espantó a los niños'.
Making it Reflexive
When you add 'se' to the end (espantarse), it means 'to get scared' or 'to be shocked' yourself.
Espantar vs. Asustar
Mistake: “Using 'asustar' when you mean to drive something away.”
Correction: Use 'espantar' for flies, birds, or bad vibes you want to leave the area. Use 'asustar' for a simple jump-scare.
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