What does "espanto" mean in English?

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Spanish

espanto

English

fright

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Alternative translations of "espanto"

terror
dread
fear
shock

Examples of how to use "espanto" in Spanish

Spanish
Gritó de espanto al ver el fantasma.
English
He screamed in fright upon seeing the ghost.
Spanish
Sentí un gran espanto al entrar.
English
I felt great fear upon entering.
Spanish
Su grito causó espanto entre todos.
English
His scream caused terror among everyone.
Spanish
El espanto quedó en sus ojos.
English
The fear was in his eyes.
Spanish
La historia provocó espanto y silencio.
English
The story provoked fear and silence.

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