spavenˈtozo
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Translation
frightening, scary
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Word origin
From spaventare ('to frighten'), formed with the adjectival suffix -oso; spaventare goes back to Latin pavere ('to fear').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- pavere
Grammar
Examples
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The film was really frightening.
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I had a frightening dream last night.
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That dog looks scary but is very gentle.
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