What is the Spanish word for "shocking"?

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

English

shocking

Spanish

impactante

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Alternative translations of "shocking"

impactante
conmocionante
escandaloso
sorprendente
horripilante

Examples of how to use "shocking" in Spanish

English
The news was truly shocking to everyone.
Spanish
La noticia fue realmente impactante para todos.
English
The news was shocking to the whole town.
Spanish
La noticia fue impactante para todo el pueblo.
English
She found the movie's ending shocking and sad.
Spanish
Ella encontró el final de la película impactante y triste.
English
His sudden resignation was shocking to everyone.
Spanish
Su renuncia repentina fue impactante para todos.
English
It is shocking how quickly the storm arrived.
Spanish
Es impactante lo rápido que llegó la tormenta.

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