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scare in Spanish

scare in Spanish is susto, espantar, asustar — scare means a sudden fright, or an event that causes widespread alarm.

scare in Spanish

susto
noun
A minor fright.
espantar
verb
(intransitive) (To be able) to be scared.
asustar
verb
(intransitive) (To be able) to be scared.
atemorizar
verb
(intransitive) (To be able) to be scared.
amedrantar
verb
(intransitive) (To be able) to be scared.
amedrentar
verb
(intransitive) (To be able) to be scared.
dar miedo
verb
(intransitive) (To be able) to be scared.

What does "scare" mean?

  1. noun A sudden fright, or an event that causes widespread alarm.
    "A flu scare closed the school for a few days."
  2. verb To frighten someone, often briefly or mildly.
    "Loud fireworks scare many pets, so keep them indoors."
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scare in a sentence

  • A flu scare closed the school for a few days.
  • The health scare turned out to be a false alarm.
  • Loud fireworks scare many pets, so keep them indoors.
  • The thunder scared the dog under the bed.

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What is "scare" in Spanish?
"scare" in Spanish is susto, espantar, asustar. scare means: A sudden fright, or an event that causes widespread alarm.
How do you use "scare" in a sentence?
Example: "A flu scare closed the school for a few days." In Spanish, "scare" is susto, espantar, asustar.
Are there other ways to say "scare" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "scare": susto, espantar, asustar, atemorizar, amedrantar, amedrentar.
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