English–Spanish
“astonished” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈtonito/
Example
Quedé atónito al ver la sorpresa.
I was astonished when I saw the surprise.
How to say “astonished” in Spanish
“Astonished” in Spanish is atónito.
A person standing motionless after a sudden, overwhelming surprise.
Example sentences with atónito
Al oír la explicación, me sentí atónito.
On hearing the explanation, I felt astonished.
Tips for using atónito
- Stronger than sorprendido or boquiabierto, atónito implies paralysis by the event, so using it for mild astonishment can sound exaggerated.