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Quedarse sin palabras

To be speechless / To be lost for words

Idioms & Sayings
Notes & Usage:

Describes being so surprised, moved, or shocked that you cannot find words to respond. Can be positive or negative depending on context.

See It in Context

Con semejante noticia me quedé sin palabras.

With news like that I was left speechless.

—¿Qué dijiste? —Nada, me quedé sin palabras.

—What did you say? —Nothing, I was lost for words.

La actuación fue tan buena que me dejó sin palabras.

The performance was so good it left me speechless.