Afraid vs Scared

is more about how we feel in a moment. It’s a stronger, emotional reaction and is often used in spoken English. Example: I got scared when a spider jumped on me

She looked scared during the flight because of the turbulence

I’m afraid we can’t come to your party

The kids were scared when the lights went out

I’m afraid of dogs

is often used to talk about a general fear or something we are usually scared of — like a fact or a state. Example: I’m afraid of spiders.

I was really scared when the dog barked at me

He got scared when he forgot his words on stage

She’s afraid of flying.

She’s afraid to speak in public