haunting

• Describe algo hermoso pero triste, a menudo memorable y difícil de olvidar; también puede referirse a algo inquietante o que persiste en la mente.

Describes something that is beautiful but sad, often in a way that is memorable and difficult to forget.

1. Memorable and evocativeB2formal

   Having a quality that stays in your mind for a long time, often in a sad or beautiful way.

   evocador y memorable

   • The haunting melody of the song stayed with me all day.
   • She had a haunting beauty that was hard to forget.
   • The film's haunting imagery left a deep impression on the audience.

   Sinónimosevocativememorablemovingpoignantpowerfulstirringstrikingtouchingunforgettable

   Antónimosbanalforgettablemundanetrivialunmemorable

2. Ghostly or eerieB2formal

   Relating to or suggesting the presence of ghosts or spirits; causing a feeling of unease.

   fantasmal o inquietante

   • The old house had a haunting atmosphere at night.
   • They heard a haunting sound coming from the abandoned building.
   • The haunting silence of the empty hall made her shiver.

   Sinónimoscreepyeerieghostlyphantomspectralspookysupernaturaluncannyunearthlyunnerving

   Antónimoscheerfulcomfortingpleasantreassuring

• Sustantivo que denota la presencia insistente y a menudo inquietante de algo o alguien, especialmente un recuerdo que vuelve una y otra vez a la mente, o el acto de visitar un lugar con frecuencia como un fantasma o espíritu.

A noun referring to a persistent, often unsettling presence or memory that repeatedly comes to mind, or the act of visiting a place frequently as a ghost or spirit.

1. Supernatural visitationB2formal

   The act or instance of a ghost or spirit appearing in a place repeatedly.

   Aparición sobrenatural

   • The old mansion is famous for its nightly hauntings.
   • They investigated reports of a haunting in the abandoned hospital.
   • The family moved out after experiencing a series of hauntings.

   Sinónimosapparitionmanifestationvisitation

2. Persistent memoryC1informal

   A memory or feeling that repeatedly comes to mind, often in a disturbing way.

   recuerdo persistente

   • The haunting of her childhood trauma never left her.
   • He described the event as a haunting that followed him for years.
   • The song became a haunting that played in his mind constantly.

• 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