What is the Spanish word for "frighten"?

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

English

frighten

Spanish

asustar

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Alternative translations of "frighten"

atemorizar
espantar
intimidar
sobresaltar

Examples of how to use "frighten" in Spanish

English
The loud thunder frightened the small child.
Spanish
El fuerte trueno asustó al niño pequeño.
English
Loud noises frighten the baby.
Spanish
Los ruidos fuertes asustan al bebé.
English
The thunder frightened the dog.
Spanish
El trueno asustó al perro.
English
The movie is frightening me now.
Spanish
La película me está dando miedo ahora.
English
She has frightened her little brother.
Spanish
Ella ha asustado a su hermanito.

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