confusión
“confusión” means “confusion” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
confusion
Also: bewilderment, mix-up
📝 In Action
Había mucha confusión en la clase después del examen sorpresa.
A2There was a lot of confusion in the class after the surprise exam.
Siento una gran confusión sobre qué camino tomar en mi carrera.
B1I feel great confusion about which path to take in my career.
La confusión de nombres causó un problema en la reserva.
B1The mix-up of names caused a problem with the reservation.
disorder
Also: mess
📝 In Action
La oficina se convirtió en una total confusión después de la mudanza.
B2The office turned into total disorder after the move.
El accidente causó una gran confusión de tráfico en la carretera.
C1The accident caused a massive traffic jam (confusion/disorder) on the highway.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "confusión" in Spanish:
bewilderment→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: confusión
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'confusión' to mean physical disorder or chaos?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin *confusio*, which meant 'a mixing together' or 'disorder,' reflecting both the mental and physical meanings the word still holds today.
First recorded: Medieval Latin
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'confusión' the same as 'embarazo'?
'Confusión' means a lack of mental clarity. 'Embarazo' means pregnancy. The English false cognate 'embarrassment' is translated in Spanish as 'vergüenza' or 'situación incómoda.' Do not mix these up!
How do I say 'I am confusing him'?
You need the verb 'confundir' (to confuse). You would say 'Lo estoy confundiendo' or 'Yo confundo sus ideas.' 'Confusión' is the result (the noun).