To frighten in Spanish
To frighten in Spanish is asustar (ah-soos-TAHR).
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Spanish verbs for reactions and discomfort
The other words in step 2 of Verbs Like Gustar.
- dolerto hurt / ache · doh-LEHR
- molestarto bother · moh-lehs-TAHR
- preocuparto worry · preh-oh-koo-PAHR
- aburrirto bore · ah-boo-REER
- disgustarto displease / upset · dees-goos-TAHR
- irritarto irritate · ee-ree-TAHR
- cansarto tire · kahn-SAHR
- enfadarto annoy / anger · ehn-fah-DAHR
- avergonzarto embarrass · ah-behr-gohn-SAHR
Questions about asustar
How do you say to frighten in Spanish?
To frighten in Spanish is asustar.
How do you pronounce asustar?
Say it ah-soos-TAHR. The syllable in capitals is stressed: TAHR. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does asustar mean in English?
In English, asustar means to frighten.
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