Confunde (en. Confuses)

/konˈfunde/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To alter the perception or understanding of something.
The lack of information confuses the students.
La falta de información confunde a los estudiantes.
To mix or blend things that are different.
He confuses the words and ideas during his speech.
Él confunde las palabras y las ideas durante su discurso.
To cause disconcertment or uncertainty in someone.
The instructions confuse the new employees.
Las instrucciones confunden a los nuevos empleados.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'confundere', which means to mix or to join.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to confuse the terms
Incorrectly using two or more terms.
confundir los términos
do not confuse
A warning not to mix or misinterpret an idea.
no confundir
to confuse someone
To generate confusion in another person.
confundir a alguien

Related Words

confusion
A mental state of disorder or lack of clarity.
confusión
confused
Not understanding something due to confusion.
confundido
confusional
Related to confusion or causing confusion.
confusional

Slang Meanings

Confusion of ideas.
That concept is a total confusion for me.
Ese concepto es una confusión total para mí.
Mix of information.
The report is full of confusions.
El informe está lleno de confusiones.