mystify
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mystify
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. desconcertar
The ostrich's speed was bewildering. - That isn't what mystified me the most. The tree-climbing goats were mind-blowing.La velocidad del avestruz era desconcertante. - Eso no es lo que más me desconcertó. Las cabras trepadoras de árboles eran extraordinarias.
b. dejar perplejo
His question mystified me. I didn't know how to respond.Su pregunta me dejó perplejo. No sabía cómo responder.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Did you have any idea how to find the treasure? - No. I was completely mystified.¿Tenías idea de cómo encontrar el tesoro? - No. Me quedé pasmado.
My wife's erratic mood swings still mystify me.Sigo estupefacto por los cambios erraticós de humor de mi esposa.
a. mistificar
Some doctors use complex medical jargon to mystify the information the patients are given.Algunos médicos usan compleja jerga médica para mistificar la información dada a los pacientes.
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