el asombro
awe · amazement
Sentimiento de sorpresa o admiración muy grande ante algo inesperado o impresionante.
Asombro is a Spanish noun that translates to "amazement", "astonishment", or "wonder" in English. It refers to a strong feeling of surprise or admiration, often caused by something unexpected or impressive.
Meaning
- Asombro is an emotional state characterized by surprise mixed with admiration or bewilderment.
- It often describes the reaction to something extraordinary, unusual, or impressive that catches a person off guard.
Parts of the Word
- The word asombro originates from the verb asombrar, which means "to amaze" or "to surprise."
- The prefix a- combined with sombro (from Latin roots related to amazement and fear) forms the noun describing the feeling experienced.
Synonyms
- Sorpresa (surprise)
- Maravilla (wonder, marvel)
- Estupor (stupor, amazement)
- Admiration (although in English this is more specific)
Antonyms
- Indiferencia (indifference)
- Desinterés (lack of interest)
- Aburrimiento (boredom)
Example Sentence
- Sentí un gran asombro al ver el paisaje desde la montaña.
(I felt great amazement seeing the landscape from the mountain.)
In summary, asombro expresses the sudden and strong feeling of surprise and admiration triggered by something extraordinary.
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Examples
La belleza del paisaje me llena de asombro.noun
The beauty of the landscape fills me with awe.
El asombro de los niños aumentó cuando vieron la luz extraña en el cielo.noun
The children's amazement grew when they saw the strange light in the sky.
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