What is the Spanish word for "fright"?

Learn how to say "fright" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

fright

Spanish

miedo

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Alternative translations of "fright"

susto
terror
pánico
espanto

Examples of how to use "fright" in Spanish

English
The loud noise gave me a terrible fright.
Spanish
El ruido fuerte me dio un susto terrible.
English
She felt a sudden fright at the noise.
Spanish
Ella sintió un susto repentino por el ruido.
English
The movie gave him a small fright.
Spanish
La película le dio un pequeño susto.
English
Children often scream in playful fright.
Spanish
Los niños a menudo gritan por susto en broma.
English
A loud thunderclap caused great fright tonight.
Spanish
Un trueno fuerte causó gran susto esta noche.

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