confundir
“confundir” means “to mistake” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to mistake, to mix up
Also: to confuse
📝 In Action
Siempre confundo a los gemelos.
A1I always mistake the twins for each other.
Es fácil confundir el azúcar con la sal.
A2It is easy to mix up sugar and salt.
No me confundas con mi hermano mayor.
B1Don't mistake me for my older brother.
to baffle, to bewilder
Also: to obscure
📝 In Action
Sus explicaciones técnicas solo sirven para confundir al cliente.
B1His technical explanations only serve to baffle the client.
No quiero confundirte con demasiados detalles.
A2I don't want to confuse you with too many details.
La nueva ley confunde a los ciudadanos.
B2The new law bewilders the citizens.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Words that translate to "confundir" in Spanish:
to baffle→to bewilder→to confuse→to mistake→to obscure→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: confundir
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How do you say 'I mistake the key for the coin'?
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From Latin 'confundere', which literally means 'to pour together' (con- 'together' + fundere 'to pour'). Imagine pouring two different liquids into one cup—it becomes hard to tell them apart!
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'confundir' a regular verb?
Yes, it follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -ir in all tenses.
How do I say 'I am confused'?
While 'confundir' means 'to confuse', to say you are confused, you use the adjective: 'Estoy confundido' (masculine) or 'Estoy confundida' (feminine).
Can I use 'confundir' for people and objects?
Yes! You can use it to mistake a person for someone else or to mix up two objects like keys or folders.