What is the Spanish word for "frightening"?

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

English

frightening

Spanish

aterrador

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Alternative translations of "frightening"

espantoso
temible
pavoroso
horripilante

Examples of how to use "frightening" in Spanish

English
The sound of the explosion was frightening.
Spanish
El sonido de la explosión fue aterrador.
English
The thunderstorm last night was frightening.
Spanish
La tormenta de anoche fue aterradora.
English
She found the movie's ending truly frightening.
Spanish
Ella encontró el final de la película realmente aterrador.
English
Walking alone in the dark felt frightening.
Spanish
Caminar solo en la oscuridad se sentía aterrador.
English
The large dog barked in a frightening way.
Spanish
El perro grande ladró de una manera aterradora.

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