haunt

• Sustantivo que designa un lugar frecuentado habitualmente por una persona o grupo, o un lugar que se cree frecuentado por fantasmas.

A noun referring to a place that is frequently visited by a particular person or group, or a place believed to be visited by ghosts.

1. Frequented placeB2informal

   A place that someone visits frequently or often.

   lugar frecuentado

   • The old café was a favorite haunt of local artists.
   • This park is a popular haunt for joggers in the morning.
   • The library became his regular haunt during exam season.

   Sinónimosdenhangoutlairpurlieurendezvousresortretreatstamping ground

• Verbo que significa visitar un lugar con frecuencia, aparecerse regularmente en un lugar (como un fantasma), o causar preocupación o sufrimiento persistentes.

A verb used to describe the act of visiting a place frequently, or (of a ghost) appearing in a place regularly, or causing persistent worry or distress.

1. Visit as a ghostB1formal

   To appear in a place as a ghost, often repeatedly.

   aparecerse como fantasma

   • The old castle is said to be haunted by a ghost.
   • She claims that the spirit of her grandmother haunts the house.
   • Legend says the ghost haunts the bridge at midnight.

   Sinónimosghostspook

2. Trouble or worry persistentlyB2formal

   To cause someone to feel worried, sad, or troubled over a long period.

   perseguir (preocupar)

   • The memory of the accident still haunts him.
   • Her past mistakes continue to haunt her.
   • The thought of failing the exam haunted him for weeks.

   Sinónimosbedevilbesetburdendisturbharrynagobsessoppressplaguetormenttroublevexweigh onworry

   Antónimoscomfortreassuresoothe

3. Frequent a placeB2formal

   To visit a place often or regularly.

   frecuentar un lugar

   • He used to haunt the local library as a child.
   • Tourists often haunt the famous market square.
   • The café is haunted by students during exam season.

   Sinónimosfrequenthang aroundvisit