consternar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Consternar is a verb.

Phonetic Transcription

/kons.teɾˈnaɾ/

Translation Options into English

• To dismay
• To disturb
• To upset

Meaning and Usage

Consternar means to cause someone to feel anxiety, worry, or emotional distress. It is often used in situations where someone is faced with unexpected or upsetting news. The word is used both in spoken and written contexts, but it may appear more frequently in formal writings or discussions pertaining to emotional states, news reports, or psychological contexts.

Example Sentences

1. La noticia del accidente logró consternar a toda la comunidad.

2. The news of the accident managed to dismay the entire community.

3. Su repentina renuncia consternó a sus compañeros de trabajo.

4. His sudden resignation upset his coworkers.

5. La película tenía escenas que realmente podían consternar al espectador.

6. The movie had scenes that could truly disturb the viewer.

Idiomatic Expressions with "consternar"

While "consternar" is not frequently found in idiomatic expressions, it can be combined with various phrases to illustrate the emotional impact:

1. Reaccionar con consternación

2. Después de recibir la noticia, muchos reaccionaron con consternación.

   • After receiving the news, many reacted with dismay.

3. Llenar de consternación

4. La crisis económica llenó de consternación a los ciudadanos.

   • The economic crisis filled the citizens with anxiety.

5. Causar consternación

6. Los rumores causaron consternación en la sala de redacción.

   • The rumors caused distress in the newsroom.

7. Sentir consternación

8. Al enterarse de la tragedia, sintió una profunda consternación.
   • Upon learning of the tragedy, he felt deep dismay.

Etymology

The word consternar comes from the Latin "consternare," which means "to make upset or anxious." It is derived from "con-" (together) and "sternere" (to spread out, to lay low). The transformation into modern Spanish retains the meanings associated with anxiety and disturbance.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Desconcertar (to unsettle) - Inquietar (to disturb) - Perturbar (to disturb)

Antonyms: - Calmar (to calm) - Alegrar (to cheer up) - Satisfacer (to satisfy)