confusión
/kohn-foo-SYOHN/
confusion
When someone is experiencing 'confusión,' they are in a mental state of uncertainty.
confusión(noun)
confusion
?mental state of uncertainty
bewilderment
?deep sense of being lost
,mix-up
?mistake between two things
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Expressing Confusion
To say 'I am confused,' Spanish usually uses the verb 'estar' with the related adjective: 'Estoy confuso/a.' The noun 'confusión' describes the state itself, often used with 'haber' (there is) or 'sentir' (to feel).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong verb
Mistake: "Soy confusión."
Correction: Tengo/Siento confusión (I have/feel confusion) or Estoy confuso/a (I am confused). You are describing a temporary state, not a permanent identity.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Prepositions
You often use the preposition 'en' to describe being trapped in this state: 'estar en un estado de confusión' (to be in a state of confusion).
'Confusión' can also refer to physical disorder or chaos, like a very messy room.
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Situational Use
When 'confusión' refers to a physical mess or a chaotic situation, it emphasizes the lack of clear separation between elements, like papers mixed up or traffic tangled together.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: confusión
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'confusión' to mean physical disorder or chaos?
📚 More Resources
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).