asombro
“asombro” means “amazement” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
amazement, astonishment
Also: awe
📝 In Action
Miró el gran pastel con asombro.
A2He looked at the large cake with amazement.
Para asombro de todos, el niño resolvió el problema.
B1To everyone's astonishment, the boy solved the problem.
Su voz era tan hermosa que causó un asombro general.
B2Her voice was so beautiful that it caused general wonder.
I amaze
📝 In Action
Yo asombro a mis amigos con mis trucos de magia.
B1I amaze my friends with my magic tricks.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: asombro
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Which sentence uses 'asombro' correctly as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the word 'sombra' (shadow). It originally described the feeling of being in a shadow or being 'overshadowed' by something so big or strange that it causes fear or great wonder.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'asombro' always positive?
Mostly yes, but it can also refer to being stunned by something negative, similar to 'shock,' though 'sorpresa' is more neutral.
What is the difference between 'asombro' and 'sorpresa'?
'Sorpresa' is a general surprise (like a birthday gift), while 'asombro' is much deeper, like seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time.
How do I say 'to my amazement'?
You say 'Para mi asombro' followed by the thing that happened.