scared, frightened, startled (past tense third person singular of espantar)
1. to frighten or scare someone suddenly
The loud noise scared the cat.
O barulho alto espantou o gato.
2. to astonish or amaze
Her talent amazed everyone at the show.
O seu talento espantou todos no espetáculo.
3. to drive away or chase off
He chased the birds away from the garden.
Ele espantou os pássaros do jardim.
NYC Slang
spooked, freaked out, blown away
Related Idioms & Phrases
não se espanta com nada (is not surprised by anything)
espantar-se com pouco (to be easily frightened)
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