This is the 8950th most frequent Portuguese word.
assustados
Frightened or scared.
In this sentence, 'assustados' describes the emotional state of the cats after experiencing a loud noise.
Os gatos ficaram assustados com o barulho alto.
The cats became scared of the loud noise.
Here, 'assustadas' refers to the condition of the children while they were running inside the house, implying fear.
As crianças correram assustadas para dentro de casa.
The children ran scared inside the house.
In this context, 'assustados' portrays the birds' reaction during their flight after the stone's impact, showing they were startled.