Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
espantoso
frightful
espantar
to frighten
+
-oso
adjective suffix (full of)
Espantoso means frightful and can be thought of as espantar0 (to frighten0) + -oso1 (full of1), describing something full of the quality of frightening.
adjective
  1. frightful
    Causing great fear, dread, or terror
    La película de terror era espantosa. // The horror movie was frightful.