Spanish word

alucinar

Pronunciation

IPA/aluθiˈnaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbamaze

Example

Me alucina lo rápido que aprendes.

It amazes me just how quickly you learn.

Illustration for alucinar (amaze)

More examples

Los turistas alucinan con la arquitectura del barrio.

Tourists are blown away by the neighborhood's architecture.

Core concept

An intense impression so striking it feels like a hallucination.

Common phrases

  • me alucina

    blows my mind

  • alucinar con

    be blown away by

  • hacer alucinar

    blow someone's mind

Similar words

sorprender: Causes sudden wonder in reaction to an unexpected event.
flipar: Produces extreme surprise combined with intense excitement.
asombrar: Provokes deep awe or strong emotional stirring by something impressive.
impresionar: Creates a strong emotional or visual impact that attracts attention.

Definition in Spanish

Sentir o provocar una impresión tan intensa que resulta difícil creerla; usado tanto en sentido literal de alucinación como en sentido figurado de sorpresa extrema.

Word origin

Derived from late Latin alucinari 'to have visions', the original literal meaning shifted in everyday speech toward causing or feeling great amazement.

Usage tips

  • Frequently used as an exclamation (for example, '¡Alucina!') and often carries irony or exaggeration, so it can sound too informal in polite contexts.

Other meanings

  • be amazedverb
  • be astonishedverb
  • hallucinateverb

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