Escandalizado (en. Shocked)

/es.kan.da.li'θa.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
The state of someone who has been deeply surprised or reasonably outraged by a scandal.
He was scandalized by the politician's claims.
Estaba escandalizado por las afirmaciones del político.
Negative reaction to something considered blameworthy or scandalous.
The attendees were scandalized by the celebrity's behavior.
Los asistentes estaban escandalizados por el comportamiento de la celebridad.
To feel astonishment or displeasure at something unexpected or unethical.
The parents were scandalized to learn about what happened at the school.
Los padres estaban escandalizados al enterarse de lo que sucedió en la escuela.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'escandalizar', which in turn comes from the Latin 'scandalizare', meaning to cause scandal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be scandalized
to feel outraged or surprised by an action or event.
estar escandalizado
to scandalize someone
to cause great indignation or astonishment to a person.
escandalizar a alguien
to leave someone scandalized
to provoke a strong reaction of surprise or disapproval in someone.
dejar a alguien escandalizado

Related Words

scandal
A fact or action that causes great surprise or public disapproval.
escándalo
scandalous
That provokes scandal; usually something unacceptable or shocking.
escandaloso
to scandalize
To cause scandal or horror.
escandalizar

Slang Meanings

To be stunned by something shocking.
The news left him scandalized, as if he had seen a miracle.
La noticia lo dejó escandalizado, como si hubiera visto un milagro.
To express disbelief at an absurd fact.
I can't believe it! That's so scandalous, it seems like a movie.
¡No puedo creerlo! Eso es tan escandalizado, parece de película.