What is the Spanish word for "astonishment"?

Learn how to say "astonishment" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

astonishment

Spanish

asombro

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Alternative translations of "astonishment"

sorpresa
estupor
maravilla
pasmo

Examples of how to use "astonishment" in Spanish

English
To my complete astonishment he was there.
Spanish
Para mi total asombro, él estaba allí.
English
She stared in astonishment at the colorful parade.
Spanish
Ella miró con asombro el desfile colorido.
English
His sudden arrival caused obvious astonishment among friends.
Spanish
Su llegada repentina causó un evidente asombro entre los amigos.
English
To my astonishment, the painting looked exactly real.
Spanish
Para mi asombro, la pintura parecía exactamente real.
English
They watched in astonishment as the cake collapsed.
Spanish
Vieron con asombro cómo se colapsaba el pastel.

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To my complete astonishment he was there.

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