awe

asombro, admiración

Gran sorpresa y admiración al ver o vivir algo extraordinario.

En inglés sencillo: A strong feeling of surprise and admiration when you see or experience something amazing.

• We watched the fireworks in awe.
• The mountain view filled me with awe.
• She felt a sense of awe beneath the stars.

Cómo se usa: in awe of someone/something (I was in awe of her skill.)

Sinónimos: wonder, amazement

Expresiones frecuentes: in awe, sense of awe, awe at something

temor reverencial

Respeto profundo mezclado con miedo ante alguien o algo poderoso.

En inglés sencillo: A feeling of deep respect mixed with fear towards someone or something powerful.

• The king inspired awe.
• They stood in awe of the ancient god.
• Her severe manner filled the children with awe.

Cómo se usa: in awe of someone/something (The villagers were in awe of their ruler.)

Sinónimos: reverence

Expresiones frecuentes: in awe, awe of someone, awe and fear

imponer, sobrecoger

Hacer que alguien sienta un respeto profundo mezclado con miedo.

En inglés sencillo: To make someone feel deep respect mixed with fear.

• His power awed them.
• The visitors were awed by the temple’s solemn grandeur.
• The ruler’s presence awed even his boldest critics.

Cómo se usa: be awed by someone/something (We were awed by the king’s authority.)

Sinónimos: overawe

Expresiones frecuentes: awe someone, awed by something, awe the crowd