Signification
Expresses surprise or shock at something scary.
Contexte culturel
In Mexico, 'susto' can also refer to a folk illness ('susto' or 'espanto') where the soul is believed to leave the body due to a shock. It is very common to add '¡Ay!' before '¡Qué susto!' to emphasize the physical reaction.
The 'Ay' factor
Adding 'Ay' at the beginning makes you sound much more natural and native.
Signification
Expresses surprise or shock at something scary.
The 'Ay' factor
Adding 'Ay' at the beginning makes you sound much more natural and native.
Teste-toi
Which phrase is correct when someone jumps out at you?
Someone jumps out from behind a door. You say: ____
'¡Qué susto!' is for sudden shocks.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesSomeone jumps out from behind a door. You say: ____
'¡Qué susto!' is for sudden shocks.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsNo, it is strictly for spoken, informal communication.
Expressions liées
¡Qué miedo!
contrastHow scary!
Dar un susto
builds onTo give a scare
Pegar un susto
synonymTo give a big scare
