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fright in Portuguese

fright in Portuguese is espanto, susto — fright means a sudden, strong feeling of fear.

fright in Portuguese

espanto
noun
A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
susto
noun
A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.

What does "fright" mean?

  1. noun A sudden, strong feeling of fear.
    "The loud bang gave her quite a fright."
  2. noun Informal: someone or something that looks alarming or ridiculous.
    "With her hair sticking up, she looked an absolute fright."
  3. verb To frighten; to cause fear in someone.
    "The thunder frighted the horses."

fright in a sentence

  • The loud bang gave her quite a fright.
  • He nearly jumped out of his skin with fright.
  • With her hair sticking up, she looked an absolute fright.
  • The thunder frighted the horses.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fright" in Portuguese?

"fright" in Portuguese is espanto, susto. fright means: A sudden, strong feeling of fear.

How do you use "fright" in a sentence?

Example: "The loud bang gave her quite a fright." In Portuguese, "fright" is espanto, susto.

Are there other ways to say "fright" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "fright": espanto, susto.

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