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susto — meaning in English

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English meaning

fright noun A sudden, strong feeling of fear.
scare noun A sudden fright, or an event that causes widespread alarm.

Senses

susto is used for these senses in English:

fright A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
scare A minor fright.

fright — full definition

noun A sudden, strong feeling of fear.
noun Informal: someone or something that looks alarming or ridiculous.
verb To frighten; to cause fear in someone.

scare — full definition

noun A sudden fright, or an event that causes widespread alarm.
verb To frighten someone, often briefly or mildly.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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