fright

a sudden strong feeling of fear or shock caused by something frightening or unexpected

miedo, sobresalto

• have a fright

Collocations a terrible fright · give sb a fright

• She had a fright when she saw the spider.

  Ella tuvo un susto al ver la araña.

a person or thing that causes fear, shock, or surprise

cosa que causa miedo o asombro

• be a fright to sb

Collocations a frightening sight · a terrifying experience

• The dark house was a fright to the children.

  La casa oscura fue un susto para los niños.