Pasmado (en. Stunned)
/pasˈmaðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Someone who is amazed or surprised.
I was astonished to see the impressive light show.
Quedé pasmado al ver el impresionante espectáculo de luces.
Refers to someone who is paralyzed by astonishment or fear.
The boy was astonished when he heard the scary story.
El niño estaba pasmado al escuchar la historia de terror.
A person who is in a state of amazement or confusion.
He's still astonished by the unexpected news.
Aún está pasmado por la noticia inesperada.
Etymology
From Latin 'pasmatus', past participle of 'pasmare', which means 'to grasp or astonish'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be astonished
To be in a state of total surprise.
quedarse pasmado
to be astonished
To feel dazed or startled by something.
estar pasmado
Related Words
pasmado
A person who experiences amazement.
pasmado
pasmante
That causes astonishment or surprise.
pasmante
Slang Meanings
To be very surprised
You left me astonished with that news.
Me dejaste pasmado con esa noticia.
To be in shock over something unexpected
I was astonished when I won the prize.
Quedé pasmado cuando gané el premio.