Spanish Conversation · Level 17
89 words
Spanish word
shock
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃok/
Meaning
- masculine nounshock
Example
Cuando vi el accidente, me quedé en shock.
When I saw the accident, I was in shock.
More examples
La llamada inesperada me dejó en shock.
The unexpected call left me in shock.
Core concept
A pale, motionless face and body after an abrupt traumatic event.
Common phrases
quedarse en shock
be in shock
salir del shock
come out of shock
tener un shock
get a shock
Similar words
susto: A brief, sharp scare that makes the body flinch or momentarily freeze.
sorpresa: A simple feeling of surprise or astonishment at something unexpected.
conmoción: Intense psychological disturbance and sorrow from a traumatic event, leaving emotions raw.
choque: A harsh, forceful blow or collision (physical or metaphorical) that creates a strong impact.
Definition in Spanish
Impresión súbita y muy fuerte, física o mental, que provoca desorientación o paralización temporal.
Word origin
Adopted from English shock, which comes from Old French choc meaning a strike or collision, and used in Spanish for temporary disorientation or paralysis after a strong impression.
Usage tips
- Frequent collocations include quedarse en shock and estar en shock after witnessing accidents, so expect it in conversational reports of sudden distress.
Other meanings
- astonishmentnoun
Opposites
- normalidadnormalitynoun
- calmacalmnessnoun
Related words
- shockearshockverb
- shockeadoshockedadjective