What is the Spanish word for "awe"?

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

English

awe

Spanish

asombro

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Alternative translations of "awe"

temor reverencial
respeto
admiración
veneración

Examples of how to use "awe" in Spanish

English
She stared in awe at the huge waterfall.
Spanish
Ella miró asombrada la enorme cascada.
English
She felt awe when she saw the mountains.
Spanish
Ella sintió asombro al ver las montañas.
English
The child looked at the stars in awe.
Spanish
El niño miraba las estrellas con asombro.
English
Visitors watched the waterfall with quiet awe.
Spanish
Los visitantes observaban la cascada con silencioso asombro.
English
I stood in awe of the old castle.
Spanish
Me quedé asombrado ante el viejo castillo.

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