haunted

• Describe un lugar que se cree que está frecuentado por fantasmas, o a una persona que está constantemente perturbada por un recuerdo o pensamiento.

Describes a place that is believed to be visited by ghosts, or a person who is persistently troubled by a memory or thought.

1. Inhabited by ghostsB1formal

   Describes a place where ghosts or spirits are believed to appear.

   embrujado

   • The old mansion is said to be haunted by a ghost.
   • They spent the night in a haunted house.
   • The castle is famous for being haunted.

   Sinónimosbewitchedcursedspectral

2. B2formal

   Describes a person who is deeply troubled or worried by something.

   atormentado/a

   • He had a haunted look in his eyes after the accident.
   • She was haunted by memories of the war.
   • The haunted expression on his face told me something was wrong.

   Sinónimosanguishedbesetdistressedobsessedoppressedtormentedtroubled

   Antónimoscalmcarefreepeacefulsereneuntroubled

• 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