Meaning
amazement, astonishment
- stupor
In a sentence
Ho guardato il prezzo con grande stupore.
I looked at the price in great amazement.
Perché mi guardi con tanto stupore?
Why are you looking at me with so much astonishment?
Con mio grande stupore, tutti hanno accettato la proposta.
To my great astonishment, everyone accepted the proposal.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| stupore | masculine · singular |
| stupori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually means emotional amazement. For medical or drug-related stupor, Italian more often uses "stato di stupore" or "stupor" in technical contexts.
- Common after prepositions: "con stupore", "con mio stupore", "destare stupore". Learners often overuse a direct adjective instead of these natural noun phrases.
- "Sorpresa" is more everyday and can be positive or negative; "stupore" sounds stronger, more elevated, and often positive or admiring.