frightening

S2 W2

BrE /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/ AmE /ˈfraɪtnɪŋ/

adjective en → es

1 SCARY [attributive, predicative] A2

causing fear or anxiety; scary

asustador, aterrador, espeluznante

  • a frightening experience/situation

Collocations frightening news · frightening story

  • The film was very frightening.

    La película fue muy aterrador.

2 DISTURBING [attributive, predicative] B1

causing shock or distress; disturbing

perturbador, alarmante, preocupante

  • a frightening development

Collocations frightening news · frightening situation

  • The latest report is frightening.

    El último informe es alarmante.