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scary

/ˈskɛəri/

Something that is scary makes you feel afraid or frightened. It is often used to describe things like horror movies, monsters, or dangerous situations that cause a feeling of fear.

Ejemplos

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1

I don't like watching scary movies late at night.

I do not enjoy viewing frightening films during the night.

2

The sudden drop in the stock market was a scary prospect for investors.

The quick decline in stocks was a frightening possibility for people with investments.

3

That big dog looks really scary!

That large dog appears very frightening!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
scariness
Verb
scare
Adverbio
scarily
Adjetivo
scary
Relacionado
scarecrow
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Truco para recordar

'Scary' rhymes with 'hairy'. Imagine a big, hairy spider—that is definitely scary!

Quiz rápido

The haunted house was very _____, so the children were afraid to go inside.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: scary

Ejemplos

1

I don't like watching scary movies late at night.

everyday

I do not enjoy viewing frightening films during the night.

2

The sudden drop in the stock market was a scary prospect for investors.

formal

The quick decline in stocks was a frightening possibility for people with investments.

3

That big dog looks really scary!

informal

That large dog appears very frightening!

4

The study examined how children react to scary masks in a controlled environment.

academic

The research looked at kids' reactions to frightening masks in a laboratory setting.

5

It is a scary time to start a new company given the current inflation.

business

It is a frightening period to begin a business because of rising prices.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
scariness
Verb
scare
Adverbio
scarily
Adjetivo
scary
Relacionado
scarecrow

Colocaciones comunes

scary movie a film designed to cause fear
scary story a tale told to frighten people
look scary to have a frightening appearance
scary thought a frightening idea or possibility
really scary extremely frightening

Frases Comunes

scary stuff

frightening things or events

a bit scary

slightly frightening

scary-looking

appearing to be frightening

Se confunde a menudo con

scary vs scared

'Scary' describes the thing that causes fear (The movie is scary), while 'scared' describes the person feeling the fear (I am scared).

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Notas de uso

At level A1, use 'scary' to describe anything that makes you want to run away or hide. It is much more common in spoken English than 'frightening'.

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Errores comunes

Students often say 'I am scary' when they mean they are afraid. Remember: 'I am scared' (my feeling), but 'The monster is scary' (the monster's quality).

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Truco para recordar

'Scary' rhymes with 'hairy'. Imagine a big, hairy spider—that is definitely scary!

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the verb 'scare', which comes from the Old Norse word 'skyrra', meaning to frighten or to avoid.

Patrones gramaticales

comparative: scarier superlative: scariest used before nouns or after the verb 'to be'
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Contexto cultural

In Western cultures, 'scary' things are celebrated during Halloween through costumes and haunted houses.

Quiz rápido

The haunted house was very _____, so the children were afraid to go inside.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: scary

Palabras relacionadas

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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