confundida
/kohn-foon-DEE-dah/
confused
When someone is feeling confundida (confused) about a situation or idea.
📝 In Action
Después de la explicación, la estudiante se quedó completamente confundida.
A2After the explanation, the student remained completely confused.
Mi madre estaba confundida con los nuevos controles del televisor.
A1My mother was confused by the new TV controls.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since this word describes a feeling or state of a female person, it must end in '-a'. If you were describing a male, you would use 'confundido'.
Using ESTAR
You almost always use 'estar' (to be) with 'confundida' because it describes a temporary state or emotion, not a permanent characteristic.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong verb
Mistake: "Soy confundida."
Correction: Estoy confundida. (Use 'estar' to talk about how you feel right now.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing the Cause
To say what caused the confusion, use 'por' or 'con': 'confundida con la regla' (confused by the rule).
The past participle confundida can describe something that has been mixed or blended together (e.g., 'The elements were confused').
confundida(past participle)
confused
?passive voice, e.g., 'was confused'
,mistaken
?identity or object
mixed up
?often referring to things being disorganized
📝 In Action
La información fue confundida a propósito para crear caos.
B2The information was confused (mixed up) on purpose to create chaos.
Su identidad ha sido confundida con la de otra persona.
B1Her identity has been mistaken for that of another person.
💡 Grammar Points
The Passive Action
This form is used when the female subject is the one receiving the action of 'confusing,' often paired with the verb 'ser' (to be).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: confundida
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'confundida' to describe a temporary feeling?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'confundida' and 'avergonzada'?
'Confundida' means puzzled or mixed up in thought. 'Avergonzada' means embarrassed or ashamed. They describe very different feelings!
Why does 'confundida' usually go with 'estar'?
Because being confused is usually a state that can change. If you say 'Ella es confundida,' it would imply confusion is a permanent part of her personality, which is generally not the intent.