asustadizo

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. easily frightened
Este niño es muy asustadizo porque sus padres lo sobreprotegen.This child is easily frightened because his parents overprotect him.
b. jumpy
Tu hijo es tan asustadizo que le das un susto y se pone a llorar.Your son is so jumpy that if you startle him, he starts crying.
c. nervous
Antes no eras tan asustadizo. ¿Por qué estás en ese estado de ansiedad constante ahora?You didn't used to be so nervous. Why are you in such a state of anxiety all the time now?
d. skittish (when referring to an animal)
Los perros se vuelven muy asustadizos cuando escuchan fuegos artificiales.Dogs become very skittish when they hear fireworks.
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