taken aback

taken aback
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. sorprendido
Yolanda was taken aback when Roberto asked her to marry him, but she did say yes.Yolanda se quedó sorprendido cuando Roberto le pidió matrimonio, pero aún así, aceptó.
b. desconcertado
Tomas was taken aback by the whole situation, but he kept his cool.La situación en general dejó desconcertado a Tomás, pero mantuvo la calma.
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