Certeza y Posibilidad - Unbelievable

Sumérgete en los modismos ingleses sobre lo increíble, como 'vivir para ver el día' y 'quedarse sin palabras'.

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to find it difficult to believe what one has seen or heard

(no) creer lo que ver

Ex: When I saw the enormous cake they had baked for the party , I could n't believe my eyes .

double take [Sustantivo]

the act of quickly looking at something or someone twice, usually due to surprise, confusion, or disbelief

doble toma

Ex: When I saw my friend 's new , bright pink hair , I did a double take – it was such a dramatic change .

Cuando vi el nuevo cabello rosa brillante de mi amigo, hice un double take – fue un cambio tan dramático.

to prepare oneself for an event or situation that is expected to be exciting, intense, or unpredictable

Ex: The weather forecast is predicting a storm, so you better hold onto your hat if you're going outside.

lost for words [Frase]

temporarily unable to think of what to say or how to express oneself, often due to shock, surprise, or intense emotion

Ex: When I saw the breathtaking sunset over the ocean , I was completely lost for words .

to cause surprise, curiosity, or mild shock among people due to something unconventional, unexpected, or controversial

siendo sorprendente

Ex: Her irreverent chatter during the ceremony raised many people's eyebrows.

bolt (from|out of) the blue [Frase]

news or an event that causes a great surprise

salir de la nada

Ex: The announcement of his resignation came as a bolt from the blue ; no one had any inkling that he was planning to leave .

to live to see the day [Frase]

to survive or endure until a particular moment or event occurs, especially one that was uncertain, significant, or eagerly anticipated

Ex: I bet you never thought you'd see the day, huh?

to [drop] {one's} teeth [Frase]

to be extremely surprised or shocked, causing one's mouth to open wide in astonishment

Ex: When they announced the unbelievable prize , the entire audience dropped their teeth in amazement .

to cause a person to become very shocked, amazed, or confused

Ex: I was so taken aback when I found out I 'd won the lottery that you could have knocked me down with a feather !

words [fail] {sb} [Oración]

used to say one is unable to say anything due to being extremely surprised, angry, or shocked

Ex: When he saw the breathtaking sunset over the ocean , words failed him , and he simply gazed in awe .

to suddenly stop moving or doing something due to being extremely surprised, frightened, or impressed

Ex: The stunning performance by the magician stopped the audience dead in their tracks.