Asombrado (en. Amazed)
/asoˈmɾaðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
The state of being surprised or impressed.
I was amazed to see the magnitude of the mountain.
Quedé asombrado al ver la magnitud de la montaña.
Feeling of admiration or astonishment in the presence of an extraordinary event.
The children were amazed by the fireworks display.
Los niños estaban asombrados por el espectáculo de fuegos artificiales.
Reaction of surprise to something unexpected.
The news left him amazed for several minutes.
La noticia lo dejó asombrado por varios minutos.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'asombrar', which in turn has roots in the Latin 'admirare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be amazed
To feel surprised or awed by something.
estar asombrado
to leave someone amazed
To surprise someone with an action or news.
dejar a alguien asombrado
to be amazed by something
To feel surprise or admiration in the face of something.
asombrarse de algo
Related Words
amazement
Surprise or impression caused by something extraordinary.
asombro
to amaze
To cause someone to feel amazement.
asombrar
Slang Meanings
To be in shock or surprised by something impressive.
After seeing that magic trick, I was amazed.
Después de ver ese truco de magia, estaba asombrado.
Expression of amazement in casual situations.
I was amazed by that news, I never imagined it!
¡Fui asombrado con esa noticia, ni lo imaginaba!