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aturdido

ah-toor-DEE-doh/aturˈdiðo/

“aturdido” means “dazed” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

dazed, stunned

Also: bewildered
A small bird sitting on the ground with little yellow stars circling its head, looking slightly wobbly.

📝 In Action

Me siento un poco aturdido por el ruido de la calle.

A2

I feel a bit dazed by the street noise.

El boxeador quedó aturdido tras el fuerte golpe.

B1

The boxer was stunned after the heavy blow.

Estaba tan aturdido por la noticia que no sabía qué decir.

B2

He was so bewildered by the news that he didn't know what to say.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • quedar aturdido – to be left dazed
  • sentirse aturdido – to feel stunned

scatterbrained, thoughtless

Also: reckless
AdjectivemB2informal
A person holding an umbrella while it is sunny, wearing two different colored shoes and looking around with a puzzled face.

📝 In Action

¡Qué aturdido eres! Has vuelto a olvidar las llaves.

B1

How scatterbrained you are! You've forgotten the keys again.

No seas aturdido y lee las instrucciones primero.

B2

Don't be thoughtless and read the instructions first.

Su comportamiento aturdido le causó muchos problemas.

C1

His reckless behavior caused him many problems.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • atolondrado (hare-brained)
  • distraído (distracted)

Antonyms

  • prudente (prudent/careful)
  • reflexivo (thoughtful)

Common Collocations

  • una persona aturdida – a scatterbrained person

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: aturdido

Question 1 of 3

If you just got off a very fast roller coaster and feel dizzy, you are:

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
aturdir(to daze or deafen) — Verb
aturdimiento(daze/bewilderment) — Noun
aturdidora(stunning/deafening) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish verb 'aturdir,' which comes from the Latin 'exturdire.' This is related to the word 'turdus' (thrush). In ancient times, it was thought that these birds became dizzy or 'drunk' from eating certain grapes.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: étourdiItalian: stordito

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'aturdido' mean 'stupid'?

No, it means 'dazed' or 'scatterbrained.' It usually refers to a lack of focus or being overwhelmed, not a lack of intelligence.

Can I use 'aturdido' for a loud noise?

Yes! If a noise is so loud it makes you feel dizzy or unable to think, you are 'aturdido' by the noise.

Is it different from 'confundido'?

Yes. 'Confundido' is just 'confused' (like not understanding a math problem). 'Aturdido' is more intense—it implies being shaken, stunned, or acting without any thought.