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perplejo

pair-PLAY-ho/peɾˈplexo/

perplejo means perplexed in Spanish (feeling baffled or puzzled).

perplexed, baffled

Also: bewildered, at a loss
A character in a colorful storybook style looking confused while staring at a giant, tangled knot of yarn.

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Ella se quedó perpleja cuando vio el truco de magia.

A2

She was perplexed when she saw the magic trick.

Estamos perplejos ante los resultados tan extraños del experimento.

B1

We are baffled by the very strange results of the experiment.

Su repentina decisión de renunciar dejó a todo el equipo perplejo.

C1

His sudden decision to quit left the whole team bewildered.

Word Connections

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Common Collocations

  • quedarse perplejoto be/become perplexed
  • mirada perplejaperplexed look
  • dejar perplejo a alguiento leave someone baffled

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "perplejo" in Spanish:

baffledbewilderedperplexed

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Quick Quiz: perplejo

Question 1 of 3

How would a woman say 'I am perplexed'?

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👥 Word Family
perplejidad(perplexity)Noun
perplejamente(perplexedly)Adverb
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'perplexus', which literally meant 'entangled' or 'interwoven.' It comes from 'per-' (thoroughly) and 'plectere' (to braid or weave).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: perplexedFrench: perplexeItalian: perplesso

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'perplejo' more formal than 'confundido'?

Yes, 'perplejo' is slightly more sophisticated and often implies a deeper level of bafflement or surprise than the everyday word 'confundido' (confused).

Can I use 'perplejo' to describe a situation?

Usually, no. 'Perplejo' describes the person who feels the confusion. To describe a confusing situation, you would use 'desconcertante' or 'confuso'.

Does it have a plural form?

Yes! For a group, use 'perplejos' (mixed or all male) or 'perplejas' (all female).