Afraid in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'afraid' is 'asustado', pronounced ah-soos-TAH-doh (IPA: /asusˈtado/). It is a B1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: asustados).
Pronunciation: ah-soos-TAH-doh
| Spanish | asustado |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-soos-TAH-doh · /asusˈtado/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | asustados |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'asustado'
- El gato está asustado por el ruido.
The cat is scared because of the noise. - ¿Estás asustada? No pasa nada.
Are you scared? It's okay. (to a woman) - Tengo miedo de la oscuridad.
I am afraid of the dark. - Los niños estaban asustados durante la tormenta, así que dormimos todos en la misma habitación.
The children were scared during the storm, so we all slept in the same room.
Common Phrases with 'asustado'
- tener miedo de
to be afraid of - ¡Me asustaste!
You scared me! - darle miedo a alguien
to scare someone / to find scary
How to Use 'asustado'
Asustado (with estar) means scared/startled, often by something specific. To say 'I'm afraid of X', Spanish usually uses tener miedo: tengo miedo de los perros (I'm afraid of dogs) — literally 'I have fear'. The verb asustar means 'to scare': me asustaste (you scared me).
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Afraid' in Spanish is 'asustado', pronounced ah-soos-TAH-doh.
It is spelled a-s-u-s-t-a-d-o.
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