How to Say "perplexed" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “perplexed” is “perplejo” — B2 level.
Examples
Ella se quedó perpleja cuando vio el truco de magia.
She was perplexed when she saw the magic trick.
Estamos perplejos ante los resultados tan extraños del experimento.
We are baffled by the very strange results of the experiment.
Su repentina decisión de renunciar dejó a todo el equipo perplejo.
His sudden decision to quit left the whole team bewildered.
Changing endings for people
Since this is an adjective, the ending must match the person you are describing. Use 'perplejo' for a man, 'perpleja' for a woman, 'perplejos' for a group of men, and 'perplejas' for a group of women.
Use with 'quedar' or 'estar'
You almost always use this with the verbs 'estar' (to be) or 'quedarse' (to become/be left). Use 'quedarse' when someone is suddenly surprised into a state of confusion.
Using 'ser' instead of 'estar'
Mistake: “Soy perplejo.”
Correction: Estoy perplejo (or me quedé perplejo). Use 'estar' because being perplexed is a temporary state of mind, not a permanent personality trait.
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