🇬🇧🇪🇸 astonishing - asombroso : English Lesson

Meaning of "astonishing" ("asombroso"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

When something is described as astonishing, it means it is so surprising or amazing that it leaves people in awe. This word is used to express a strong reaction to something unexpected or extraordinary.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I gave my mom an astonishing surprise by actually cleaning my room… she fainted.

It’s astonishing how my alarm clock wakes up everyone in the house—except me.

It was astonishing when my baby sister somehow ate half my pizza while I blinked.

My dad’s dancing at the party was astonishing—mostly because we didn’t know legs could move like that.

The most astonishing thing about my art project is that it actually looks like something this time.

An old dog chased an astonishing red ball into the pond. An astonishing school of small fish leapt, shining, and the dog froze, eyes wide. An astonishing white bird landed on a rock and watched. The pond made an astonishing circle of ripples. The girl laughed, astonished and happy, and clapped at the astonishing scene.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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