Adjective
/konˈfuso/
The word "confuso" is used to describe a state of uncertainty or lack of clarity, often related to feelings of bewilderment or misunderstanding. In Spanish, it can refer to a person who is confused or to a situation that is not clear. It is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, though it may appear slightly more in written language when describing complex situations or emotions.
"Confuso" is a moderately frequently used adjective in español, particularly in conversations where clarity is discussed or when people express their feelings about a situation or information.
Estaba tan confuso después de la explicación que no sabía qué pensar.
He was so confused after the explanation that he didn't know what to think.
La película fue confusa desde el principio y no entendí el final.
The movie was confusing from the beginning and I didn't understand the ending.
Su respuesta fue tan confusa que todos se miraron entre sí, perplejos.
His answer was so confusing that everyone looked at each other, perplexed.
The word "confuso" appears in various idiomatic expressions, usually to convey a sense of lack of clarity or understanding. Here are some idiomatic uses:
No me hagas más preguntas confusas; ya estoy bastante confundido.
Don't ask me any more confusing questions; I'm already quite confused.
El mensaje que me diste estaba confuso a propósito para mantener el secreto.
The message you gave me was intentionally confusing to keep the secret.
A veces, las instrucciones confusas pueden llevar a errores inesperados.
Sometimes, confusing instructions can lead to unexpected mistakes.
Su actitud confusa me hizo dudar de sus verdaderas intenciones.
His confusing attitude made me doubt his true intentions.
El informe estaba lleno de datos confusos que dificultaron la presentación.
The report was full of confusing data that made the presentation difficult.
The word "confuso" derives from the Latin "confusus," which is the past participle of "confundere," meaning 'to mix together' or 'to confuse.' The root reflects the notion of things being mixed up or unclear.