asombrar
“asombrar” means “to amaze” in Spanish (to cause a feeling of great surprise or wonder).
to amaze
Also: to astonish, to shade
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Tu capacidad para aprender idiomas nos va a asombrar a todos.
B1Your ability to learn languages is going to amaze us all.
Me asombra que todavía no hayas visto esa película.
B2It amazes me that you still haven't seen that movie.
El gran edificio asombraba la pequeña callejuela.
C1The large building shaded the small narrow street.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
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From the Spanish word 'sombra' (shadow). Originally, it meant to put someone in the dark or to startle an animal with a shadow, eventually evolving to mean the 'dazzled' or 'stunned' feeling of great surprise.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'asombrar' stronger than 'sorprender'?
Yes, 'asombrar' usually implies a deeper level of wonder or shock than the basic 'sorprender' (to surprise).
Can 'asombrar' mean to cast a shadow?
Literally yes, but that use is very rare today and mostly found in old books or poetry. Usually, it just means 'to amaze'.
How do I say 'I am amazed'?
The most common way is 'Estoy asombrado' (if you're a man) or 'Estoy asombrada' (if you're a woman).