Spaventati

Spaventati is an Italian word that translates to "scared" or "frightened" in English. It is the masculine plural past participle of the verb spaventare, meaning "to scare" or "to frighten." The feminine singular form is spaventata, the masculine singular is spaventato, and the feminine plural is spaventate. The word is commonly used to describe a state of fear or alarm experienced by multiple male individuals or a mixed-gender group.

The feeling of being spaventati can arise from a variety of situations, ranging from mild apprehension to intense terror. It can be a reaction to a sudden noise, a perceived threat, or a frightening event. The intensity of the fear can vary greatly depending on the individual and the circumstances. Children might be spaventati by monsters under the bed, while adults might feel spaventati during a dangerous situation or by news of a disaster.

In literature and everyday conversation, spaventati is used to convey the emotional response of being afraid. For example, "I bambini erano spaventati dal temporale" translates to "The children were scared by the storm." The word effectively communicates a shared experience of fear within a group. Its usage is straightforward and directly relates to the emotion of fear.