susto — meaning in English

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

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

scare — full definition

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

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