Atónitos (en. Stunned)

/aˈtonitos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Describing someone who is in a state of astonishment or extreme surprise.
The spectators were astonished by the impressive performance.
Los espectadores quedaron atónitos ante la impresionante actuación.
Referring to a reaction of disbelief in the face of an unexpected situation.
We were astonished by the news we had just received.
Estábamos atónitos por la noticia que acabábamos de recibir.
Used to express a lack of words due to astonishment.
I was astonished to hear what had happened.
Quedé atónito al escuchar lo que había sucedido.

Etymology

From Latin 'attonitus', meaning 'astonished'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be astonished
To be surprised or astonished by something unexpected.
quedar atónito
to look astonished
To observe with great surprise or amazement.
mirar atónito
to speak astonished
To express astonishment in speech.
hablar atónito

Related Words

astonished
One who feels astonishment or surprise.
atónito
amazing
One that causes astonishment or admiration.
asombroso
surprise
Emotional reaction caused by something unexpected.
sorpresa

Slang Meanings

Totally surprised
I was astonished after seeing the end of the movie.
Estaba atónito después de ver el final de la película.
Speechless
The news left me astonished, I didn't know what to say.
La noticia me dejó atónito, no supe qué decir.