B1 Idiom Neutral

Quedarse boquiabierto/a

To be open-mouthed (speechless)

Meaning

To be astonished or amazed, often rendered speechless by surprise.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in casual conversation. Used frequently in storytelling. Often used with 'quedar' or 'quedarse'. Used to express genuine surprise.

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Gender matters

Always check if you are talking about a man or a woman.

Meaning

To be astonished or amazed, often rendered speechless by surprise.

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Gender matters

Always check if you are talking about a man or a woman.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Cuando vi el precio, me quedé ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: boquiabierto

Assuming the speaker is male, 'boquiabierto' is correct.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

Cuando vi el precio, me quedé ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: boquiabierto

Assuming the speaker is male, 'boquiabierto' is correct.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it works for both good and bad surprises.

Related Phrases

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Quedarse helado

similar

To be frozen with shock

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