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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