How do you say "confused" in Italian?

confuso

Adjective Noun

In Italian, "confused" is confuso.

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Pronunciation

Confuso is kohn-FOO-zoh, stress on the second syllable, with the S between vowels sounding like a Z.

Grammar notes

confuso is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

La strana mappa mi ha lasciato confuso.

The strange map left me confused.

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How to remember confuso

Confuso is confused with a Z sound and an O ending, an easy near-match.

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Questions about confuso

How do you pronounce confuso?

Confuso is kohn-FOO-zoh, stress on the second syllable, with the S between vowels sounding like a Z.

Is confuso formal or casual?

confuso is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is confuso used in Italian?

confuso is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: La strana mappa mi ha lasciato confuso. (The strange map left me confused.).

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