Estupor (en. Stupor)

/es.tu.por/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
state of surprise or astonishment that incapacitates one to react.
He was left in stupor upon hearing the news.
Quedó en estupor al enterarse de la noticia.
indifference or lack of response to a stimulus.
The stupor was evident on his face after the speech.
El estupor fue evidente en su rostro tras el discurso.
state of insensitivity or mental disturbance.
The medication caused him a stupor that lasted for hours.
El medicamento le causó un estupor que duró horas.

Etymology

From Latin 'stupor', meaning 'surprise' or 'astonishment'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be left in stupor
to remain in a state of astonishment or disbelief.
quedarse en estupor
to fall into stupor
to succumb to a state of astonishment or inaction.
caer en estupor
to be in a stupor
to find oneself in a state of mental confusion or astonishment.
estar en un estupor

Related Words

amazement
surprise or admiration provokes an intense reaction.
asombro
perplexity
confusion or inability to react to a situation.
perplejidad
dizziness
state of mental confusion that disorients a person.
aturdimiento

Slang Meanings

to be in shock
He was in stupor, like when someone receives bad news.
Estaba en estupor, como cuando alguien recibe malas noticias.
to be stunned
The announcement left him in stupor, as if he had been frozen in place.
El anuncio le dejó en estupor, como si se hubiera quedado de piedra.