Spanish Conversation · Level 52
75 words
Spanish word
deslumbrar
Pronunciation
IPA/deslumˈbɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbamaze
Example
Su talento nos deslumbró en el concierto.
His talent amazed us at the concert.
More examples
El escaparate me deslumbró con sus joyas.
The shop window amazed me with its jewels.
Core concept
A sudden blinding flash that leaves someone stunned.
Common phrases
deslumbrar a alguien
amaze someone
deslumbrar con su actuación
amaze with one's performance
Similar words
impresionar: Leaves a strong impression that moves people and inspires admiration or respect.
fascinar: Captures and holds attention through intense charm or fascination.
asombrar: Causes powerful surprise or astonishment, often by being unexpected.
encandilar: Captures the gaze with glittering light or magnetic charm, making observers unable to look away.
Definition in Spanish
Sorprender o impresionar fuertemente a alguien; en sentido literal, cegar momentáneamente con una luz muy brillante.
Word origin
From the prefix des- plus lumbre (from Latin lumen 'light'), originally referring to dazzling or blinding by bright light and later used figuratively to mean to overwhelm or amaze.
Usage tips
- Usually expresses strong positive surprise or admiration, so do not confuse deslumbrar with desilusionar, which means to disappoint.
Other meanings
- dazzleverb
- captivateverb
Opposites
- decepcionardisappointverb
- aburrirboreverb
Related words
- deslumbramientodazzlementnoun
- deslumbrantedazzlingadjective
- deslumbradooverwhelmedadjective