How to Say "stunned" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “stunned” is “aturdido” — use 'aturdido' when someone is dazed, disoriented, or mentally slowed down, often as a result of a physical impact, loud noise, or overwhelming sensation..
aturdido
/ah-toor-DEE-doh//aturˈdiðo/
Examples
Me siento un poco aturdido por el ruido de la calle.
I feel a bit dazed by the street noise.
El boxeador quedó aturdido tras el fuerte golpe.
The boxer was stunned after the heavy blow.
Estaba tan aturdido por la noticia que no sabía qué decir.
He was so bewildered by the news that he didn't know what to say.
Matching the person
Since this is an adjective, you must change the ending to 'aturdida' if you are talking about a woman, or 'aturdidos/as' for groups.
Using 'Estar'
We almost always use this word with 'estar' because it describes a temporary state or feeling, not a permanent personality trait.
The 'Ser' Trap
Mistake: “Soy aturdido por el accidente.”
Correction: Estoy aturdido por el accidente. Use 'estar' for feelings or states caused by events.
suspenso
/soo-SPEN-so//susˈpenso/
Examples
Se quedó suspenso ante la belleza del paisaje.
He was left stunned by the beauty of the landscape.
La sesión quedó suspensa hasta nuevo aviso.
The session was suspended until further notice.
Gender Agreement
As an adjective, this word must match the person it describes. Use 'suspenso' for a man and 'suspensa' for a woman.
Confusing Physical vs. Mental States
Related Translations
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