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"Asustado" is a form of "asustado", an adjective which is often translated as "scared". "Confuso" is an adjective which is often translated as "confused". Learn more about the difference between "confuso" and "asustado" below.
confuso(
kohn
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foo
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soh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (perplexed)
a. confused
La explosión lo dejó confuso y desorientado.The explosion left him confused and disoriented.
2. (perplexing)
a. confusing
¿Tú entendiste algo de esa presentación confusa?Did you understand any part of that confusing presentation?
3. (disordered)
4. (uncertain)
asustado(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (afraid)
a. scared
Estaba tan asustado después de ver al fantasma que no podía hablar.He was so scared after seeing the ghost that he couldn't speak.
¿Por qué estás asustado? Es solo un gatito. No te va a hacer nada.Why are you scared? It's just a kitten. It's not going to hurt you.
b. frightened
Mi perro no es agresivo, solo está asustado.My dog is not aggressive, he's just frightened.
