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"Scared (afraid)" in Spanish: asustado/a
asustado/a
Note: also: con miedo
Scared in Spanish is asustado or asustada. Say Estoy asustado. Estoy asustada. Con miedo also works, but this page teaches asustado/a.
How to pronounce asustado: audio and sound guideAfter a loud bang
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How to pronounce asustado/a
Say it
ah-soo-STAH-doh / ah-soo-STAH-dah
/a.sus.ˈta.ðo/, /a.sus.ˈta.ða/
ah-soo-STAH-doh / ah-soo-STAH-dah. Stress STAH. The u is like oo in food.
"Scared (afraid)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| asustado | scared (masc.) With estar for a temporary feeling. | With estar for a temporary feeling. |
| asustada | scared (fem.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| con miedo | afraid / with fear Very common everyday alternative. | Very common everyday alternative. |
| me asusté | I got scared Past reaction to a sudden scare. | Past reaction to a sudden scare. |
How to use asustado/a in real life
- 1After a loud bang
Estoy asustado por el ruido.
I’m scared because of the noise.
Asustado with estoy for a feeling.
- 2Horror movie night
Mis primas salieron asustadas del cine.
My cousins left the cinema scared.
Asustadas is feminine plural.
- 3Talking about a child
El niño está asustado de la tormenta.
The boy is scared of the storm.
Estar asustado de… names the cause.
Mistakes English speakers make with asustado/a
Incorrect: Ella está asustado.
Correct: Ella está asustada.
Agree gender: asustada with ella.
Incorrect: Soy asustado.
Correct: Estoy asustado.
Use estar with asustado for a feeling, not ser.
Good to know
Good to knowAsustado/a marks a scare you feel right now. Soft options exist, yet asustado stays the clear adjective. Parents say No estés asustado to calm kids after a jump scare.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Walking home after fireworks
ChatPal
¿Estás asustado? Ese petardo fue fuerte.
Are you scared? That firecracker was loud.
You
Un poco asustado, sí. Ya pasó.
A little scared, yes. It’s over.
ChatPal
Camina cerca. No quiero verte asustado otra vez.
Walk close. I don’t want to see you scared again.
You
Vamos a la calle iluminada.
Let’s go to the lit street.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Scared (afraid)" in Spanish
Asustado or con miedo?
Both mean scared. Asustado is the adjective; con miedo is a common phrase.
How does gender work?
Asustado (m.), asustada (f.), plurals asustados / asustadas.
Ser or estar?
Use estar: Estoy asustado. Ser sounds like a lasting trait.
How do I say I got scared?
Me asusté. or Me dio miedo.
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