asustado
|a-sus-ta-do|
/a.susˈta.ðo/
(asustar)
frightened / scared
Etymology
'asustado' originates from Spanish, specifically from the verb 'asustar', where the root is related to the noun 'susto' meaning 'fright' and the prefix 'a-' is a verbal/adverbial prefix.
'asustado' developed from Old Spanish forms of 'asustar' (derived from the noun 'susto'). The noun 'susto' comes from earlier Romance usage referring to a sudden fright, and the verb/adjective forms evolved inside Spanish from these bases.
Initially related to causing or experiencing a sudden fright ('susto' – 'a cause of alarm'), it came to be used as the past participle/adjective meaning 'frightened' or 'scared'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is frightened (colloquial/derived use).
Los asustados salieron corriendo de la sala.
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Verb 1
past participle form of 'asustar' (used to form perfect tenses and as an adjective).
La niña está asustada después del relámpago.
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Adjective 1
feeling fear; frightened or scared.
Estoy asustado por el ruido fuerte.
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