Aterrar
Example: El soroll fort va aterrar els nens al parc.
Definition
"Aterrar" means to frighten or terrify someone suddenly, often causing a strong emotional reaction of fear or shock. It is used to describe situations where a loud noise or unexpected event causes people, like children, to feel scared or alarmed.
Etymology
The word "aterrar" comes from the Catalan verb meaning 'to terrify' or 'to scare.' It likely derives from the Latin root related to 'terror,' reflecting the idea of causing fear. Did you know? The word shares roots with English words like 'terrify' and 'terror,' highlighting its connection to fear and fright.
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"Aterrar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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