I was scared

tuve miedo

I was scared(ay wuhz skehrd)

phrase

1. (single occurrence)

a. tuve miedo

I was scared when I saw the ghost at the haunted house.

Tuve miedo cuando ví el fantasma en la casa embrujada.

b. me asusté

When my husband jumped out to surprise me, I was so scared that I fell.

Cuando mi esposo brincó para sorprenderme, me asusté tanto que me caí.

2. (habitual action)

a. estaba asustado (indicating a temporary state)

As I walked up to the stage to give my speech, I have to admit that I was scared.

Cuando subí al escenario para dar mi discurso, debo admitir que estaba asustada.

b. tenía miedo (indicating an inherent characteristic)

When I was little, I was scared of thunder.

Cuando era niño, le tenía miedo a los truenos.