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asombroso

astonishing

adjective ah-sohm-BROH-soh Rare

Usage Note

Asombroso derives from asombrar ('to astonish'), itself from sombra ('shadow'). It is a strong intensifier and works with ser to describe an inherent quality: Es un músico asombroso (he is an astonishing musician).

Examples

"El paisaje desde la cima es asombroso."

Natural Translation

The view from the summit is astonishing.

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