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estar alelado

English translation of estar alelado

be dazed

The Spanish phrase 'estar alelado' can be translated to English as 'to be stunned' or 'to be dumbfounded'. It is used to describe a person who is so surprised, shocked, or in awe that they are momentarily speechless or unable to think clearly.


Example sentences using: estar alelado

Juan parecía estar alelado después de recibir la noticia.

English translation of Juan parecía estar alelado después de recibir la noticia.

Juan seemed to be dazed after receiving the news.

In this sentence, 'estar alelado' is used to describe a state of confusion or disorientation, like being dazed or stunned, which is a temporary condition resulting from the unexpected news.

No puedo concentrarme, tengo que estar alelado.

English translation of No puedo concentrarme, tengo que estar alelado.

I cannot concentrate, I must be dazed.

Here 'estar alelado' is used to express a self-perception about a state of confusion or distraction which prevents the speaker from focusing.

Después de la caída, él parecía estar alelado.

English translation of Después de la caída, él parecía estar alelado.

After the fall, he seemed to be dazed.

In this context, 'estar alelado' is used to describe a physical condition, likely temporary, following a fall.

Parece que vas a estar alelado después de esa noche sin dormir.

English translation of Parece que vas a estar alelado después de esa noche sin dormir.

It seems that you are going to be dazed after that sleepless night.

In this case, 'estar alelado' predicts a feeling of disorientation or fatigue after a night without sleep.

María dice que voy a estar alelado si sigo despierto hasta tarde.

English translation of María dice que voy a estar alelado si sigo despierto hasta tarde.

Maria says that I will be dazed if I keep staying up late.

This sentence implies the consequences of a person's current behavior potentially leading to the feeling described by 'estar alelado', if it continues.

Estar alelado parece ser una reacción natural después de un accidente.

English translation of Estar alelado parece ser una reacción natural después de un accidente.

Being dazed seems to be a natural reaction after an accident.

This sentence relates 'estar alelado' as a possible consequence or response to a traumatic or surprising event like an accident.

Imagino que debo de estar alelado, no recuerdo nada de lo que pasó.

English translation of Imagino que debo de estar alelado, no recuerdo nada de lo que pasó.

I suppose I must be dazed, I don't remember anything that happened.

This is showing the speaker's own confusion, using 'estar alelado' to help explain his or her lack of memory.

Pareces estar alelado, ¿estás bien?

English translation of Pareces estar alelado, ¿estás bien?

You seem to be dazed, are you okay?

This usage shows concern for someone else who seems to be in the state of 'estar alelado'.

Después de la película, todos parecían estar alelados.

English translation of Después de la película, todos parecían estar alelados.

After the movie, everyone seemed to be dazed.

In this example, 'estar alelado' describes a collective reaction to a potentially absorbing, surprising, or confusing event like a movie.

Prefiero no conducir cuando me siento estar alelado.

English translation of Prefiero no conducir cuando me siento estar alelado.

I prefer not to drive when I feel dazed.

This sentence demonstrates a prudent behaviour due to a feeling represented by 'estar alelado'.

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