How to Say ‘Afraid’ in Spain Spanish
Asustado
ahs-oos-tah-doh
[ahs-oos-tah-doh]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Asustado' has a soft 's' sound, unlike the English 'sh'.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Spanish horror films, like 'El Orfanato', often play on feelings of being 'asustado'.
Phrase Breakdown
Asustado
[ahs-oos-tah-doh]
Scared
Feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.
Ella estaba asustada durante toda la película de terror.
She was scared throughout the entire horror movie.
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