Spanish Conversation · Level 60
76 words
Spanish word
asombrar
Pronunciation
IPA/asomˈbɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbsurprise
Example
Esa noticia me asombró.
That news surprised me.
More examples
Su talento no deja de asombrar al público.
His talent never fails to amaze the audience.
Core concept
An unexpected impressive event that stops someone in awe.
Common phrases
asombrar a alguien
amaze someone
asombrar con algo
amaze with something
Similar words
sorprender: Startles a person with an unexpected event, causing a quick, sharp surprise.
maravillar: Fills a person with wonder and delight at something extraordinarily beautiful or remarkable.
impresionar: Leaves a person strongly impressed by a quality or performance, creating a lasting emotional impact.
desconcertar: Throws a person into confusion or bafflement when an event breaks expectations.
Definition in Spanish
Provocar en otra persona una reacción de sorpresa o admiración ante algo inesperado o impresionante.
Word origin
From Spanish sombra 'shadow' (from Latin umbra) plus -ar, the verb literally means 'to cast into shadow' and is used figuratively to mean 'cause astonishment or admiration'.
Usage tips
- The verb commonly appears with an indirect object pronoun and with clauses like 'Me asombra que + subjunctive' to express 'It surprises me that...'.