Asombró (en. Astonishment)

/aso'mbɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To impress or marvel.
The fireworks display amazed the attendees.
El espectáculo de fuegos artificiales asombró a los asistentes.
To cause admiration for something extraordinary.
His talent as a pianist amazed the judges.
Su talento como pianista asombró al jurado.
To provoke amazement or surprise.
The news amazed everyone at the meeting.
La noticia lo asombró a todos en la reunión.

Etymology

From Latin 'assombrare', which means 'to fill with wonder'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to amaze someone
To cause great surprise to a person.
asombrar a alguien
to be left amazed
To experience amazement or sudden surprise.
quedarse asombrado
to be amazed by something
To feel amazement regarding something unexpected.
asombrarse de algo

Related Words

amazing
That causes amazement or is impressive.
asombroso
astonishment
Feeling of surprise or intense admiration.
asombro
to surprise
To cause surprise or amazement to someone.
sorprender

Slang Meanings

Expression of amazement used among friends.
I can't believe it, that totally amazed me!
¡No puedo creerlo, eso me asombró total!
An exaggerated reaction to something impressive.
When she saw the new car, her face was amazed.
Cuando vio el coche nuevo, su cara estaba asombrada.