awe

BrE /ɔː/ AmE /ɔː/

noun / adjective en → es

1 FEELING OF RESPECT [uncountable] B2

a feeling of great respect or admiration, often mixed with fear and wonder

asombro, admiración respetuosa

  • feel a sense of awe

Collocations awe-inspiring view · in awe of somebody/something

  • She felt a sense of awe when she saw the ancient ruins.

    Ella sintió un sentimiento de asombro al ver las ruinas antiguas.

2 STATE OF AMAZEMENT [uncountable] B2

a state of being amazed or surprised, often by something impressive or unexpected

sorpresa, asombro

  • be in awe of somebody/something

Collocations awe and wonder · in a state of awe

  • The children were in awe when they saw the fireworks.

    Los niños quedaron en estado de asombro al ver los fuegos artificiales.