amedrontada
[ah-meh-dron-TAH-dah]
adjectivefemininepl: amedrontadas
frightened, scared, terrified
1. feeling fear or terror; in a state of fright
The frightened child hid behind her mother.
A criança amedrontada se escondeu atrás de sua mãe.
2. intimidated or daunted by something
She felt intimidated by the challenging task ahead.
Ela se sentiu amedrontada com a tarefa desafiadora à frente.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'amedrontada' is a formal or literary way to express fear. In everyday casual speech, Brazilians more commonly use 'assustada' or 'apavorada'. The word carries a sense of being intimidated or cowed, often implying a loss of courage or confidence.
NYC Slang
spooked, freaked out, scared stiff
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