aterrorizar /ˌaterˌoɾiθˈaɾ/ · verb · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "terrify".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Desafíos y Retrocesos

Source term
terrify
Translation
aterrorizar
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form aterrorizar
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Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + aterrorizar
Examples
A menudo necesitamos aterrorizar.
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This word appears in the Spanish Desafíos y Retrocesos.

Example Sentences

El evento que podría aterrorizárte eventualmente puede superarse con coraje.

English: The event which might terrify you can eventually be overcome with courage.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Las arañas la aterrorizan incluso cuando las ve en la televisión.

English: Spiders terrify her even when she sees them on television.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

La tormenta repentina asustó a los niños pequeños que jugaban afuera.

English: The sudden thunderstorm terrified the small children playing outside.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Estaba aterrorizado por la idea de hablar en público.

English: He was terrified by the thought of speaking in public.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

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