Spanish Word · Intermediate
aspaventar
to scare, shock
Pronunciation: /aspabenˈtaɾ/
Meaning
to scare, shock
Example
[…] Pero, además, una de las finalidades que persigo con mi teatro es precisamente aspaventar y aterrar un poco. Estoy seguro y contento de escandalizar.
But, in addition, one of the goals I pursue with my theatre is precisely to shock and scare a little. I'm confident and happy to shock.
Practice tips
- Practice aspaventar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.