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    Pasmo (en. Astonishment)

    /ˈpas.mo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Intense astonishment, usually caused by something surprising.
    The astonishment he felt upon seeing the accident was evident.
    El pasmo que sintió al ver el accidente fue evidente.
    Fainting or temporary loss of consciousness.
    He suffered a stupor due to overexertion at the gym.
    Sufrió un pasmo debido al sobreesfuerzo en el gimnasio.
    Strong effect or impression that provokes astonishment.
    The artwork left everyone in a state of awe and admiration.
    La obra de arte dejó a todos en un pasmo de admiración.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pasmus', which means astonishment or surprise.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be stunned
    Permanently surprised or astonished by something.
    quedarse en pasmo
    to be in a state of astonishment
    To be in a state of wonder or confusion.
    estar en un pasmo
    to fall into a stupor
    To succumb to fainting or loss of consciousness.
    caer en pasmo

    Related Words

    astonishment
    Feeling of surprise or admiration.
    asombro
    stupor
    State of astonishment or paralysis due to a strong emotional impact.
    estupor
    surprise
    Feeling of bewilderment due to something unexpected.
    sorpresa

    Slang Meanings

    To be completely amazed or astonished.
    When I heard the news, I was stunned.
    Cuando me dijeron la noticia, quedé en pasmo.
    To faint from fear or intense surprise.
    In the horror game, several people were left in shock from the scares.
    En el juego de terror, varios quedaron en pasmo por los sustos.