asustarse de(
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A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
a. to be frightened to
El coche dio dos vueltas de campana. Me asusto solo de pensar en lo que nos podía haber pasado.The car turned over twice. I'm frightened just to think about what might have happened to us.
a. to be frightened by
El perro se asustó de los fuegos artificiales y salió corriendo.The dog was frightened by the fireworks, and started to run.
b. to be frightened of
No te asustes de mí, que no muerdo.Don't be frightened of me. I don't bite.
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