Asombraba (en. Amazed)
/aso'mbɾaβa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To provoke astonishment or surprise in someone.
The magic of the show amazed all the spectators.
La magia del espectáculo asombraba a todos los espectadores.
To impress or cause admiration for something extraordinary.
The beauty of the landscape astonished the tourists.
La belleza del paisaje asombraba a los turistas.
To stand out or be notable in a remarkable way.
His musical talent amazed the critics.
Su talento musical asombraba a la crítica.
Etymology
From Latin *ad-som-Brāre, which means to cause astonishment.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be amazed by something
To feel surprise or admiration for something.
asombrarse de algo
it amazes me
Expression to indicate that something causes surprise.
me asombra
it never ceases to amaze me
Indicates that something continually surprises.
no deja de asombrarme
Related Words
astonishment
Feeling of surprise or wonder.
asombro
astonishing
That causes astonishment, extraordinary.
asombroso
surprise
Reaction to the unexpected.
sorpresa
Slang Meanings
To strongly impress.
That magic trick astonished me.
Ese truco de magia me asombró.
To leave someone speechless.
The talent of that band will amaze you.
El talento de esa banda te asombrará.