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asombro

astonishment

noun ah-SOHM-broh Rare

Also means

amazement

Usage Note

Asombro conveys a strong sense of wonder or shock, stronger than simple surprise (sorpresa). The related verb asombrar and adjective asombroso ('astonishing') share the root. The expression quedarse de asombro describes being struck speechless with amazement. It is always masculine.

Examples

"Miraban el espectáculo con asombro."

Natural Translation

They watched the spectacle with astonishment.

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