Perplejo (en. Perplexed)

/peɾˈple.xo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: Showing confusion or doubt in a situation.

Example Sentence: I was perplexed by the unexpected news.

Estaba perplejo ante la noticia inesperada.

Definition: Difficult to understand or resolve.

Example Sentence: The math problem was so perplexing that no one could solve it.

El problema matemático era tan perplejo que nadie pudo resolverlo.

Definition: Causing bewilderment or astonishment.

Example Sentence: His answer was so perplexed that everyone fell silent.

Su respuesta fue tan perpleja que todos se quedaron en silencio.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'perplexus,' meaning intertwined or complicated.

Common Phrase: to be perplexed

Common Phrase Meaning: To feel confused or doubtful in a situation.

estar perplejo

Common Phrase: perplexed look

Common Phrase Meaning: Facial expression that denotes confusion.

mirada perpleja

Common Phrase: to respond perplexed

Common Phrase Meaning: To give an answer filled with doubt or confusion.

responder perplejo

Related Word: perplexed

Related Word Description: Causing perplexity.

perplexo

Related Word: confusion

Related Word Description: State of not understanding something clearly.

confusión

Related Word: bewilderment

Related Word Description: Loss of mental or emotional clarity.

desconcierto

Slang Meaning: To be in a mental bind.

Slang Example: What a mess, I’m completely perplexed.

Que lío, estoy totalmente perplejo.

Slang Meaning: Not knowing what to think.

Slang Example: After what happened, I’m perplexed.

Después de lo que pasó, estoy perplejo.