Spanish Conversation · Level 52
75 words
Spanish word
espeluznante
Pronunciation
IPA/espeluθˈnante/
Meaning
- adjectivecreepy
Example
La casa abandonada se ve espeluznante por la noche.
The abandoned house looks creepy at night.
More examples
La película fue espeluznante hasta el final.
The movie was creepy until the end.
Core concept
An eerie, skin-crawling atmosphere.
Common phrases
una película espeluznante
a creepy movie
una mirada espeluznante
a creepy look
un sonido espeluznante
a creepy sound
Similar words
escalofriante: Triggers a sharp chill or shiver down the spine and physical goosebumps.
aterrador: Strikes with powerful fear, prompting panic or acute dread.
espantoso: Elicits strong, startling horror and a sense of something alarmingly awful.
inquietante: Generates subtle but persistent discomfort and anxious unease.
Definition in Spanish
Que causa escalofrío o desagrado por parecer extraño, inquietante o terrorífico.
Word origin
The adjective comes from espeluznar, originally meaning to make the hair bristle or stand on end.
Usage tips
- Espeluznante often carries a stronger sense than English creepy and can imply disgust or insult when applied to a person.