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numb in Spanish

numb in Spanish is entumecido, entumido, insensible — numb means unable to feel physical sensation, especially because of cold or pressure on a nerve.

numb in Spanish

entumecido
adj
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
entumido
adj
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
insensible
adj
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
adormecido
adj
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
dormido
adj
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
entorpecido
adj
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
entumecer
verb
(transitive) To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).
adormecer
verb
(transitive) To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).
entumecerse
verb
(transitive) To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).
entumirse
verb
(transitive) To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).
alivianar
verb
(transitive) To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
aliviar
verb
(transitive) To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
amortiguar
verb
(transitive) To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
apagar
verb
(transitive) To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
atenuar
verb
(transitive) To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
moderar
verb
(transitive) To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
embotar
verb
(transitive) To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.
entorpecer
verb
(transitive) To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.

What does "numb" mean?

  1. adj Unable to feel physical sensation, especially because of cold or pressure on a nerve.
    "Her fingers went numb in the freezing wind."
  2. adj Unable to feel or respond emotionally, often after shock or grief.
    "He felt numb for days after hearing the news."
  3. verb To make (something) unable to feel physical sensation, or to dull an emotion.
    "The dentist numbed his gum before the injection."

numb in a sentence

  • Her fingers went numb in the freezing wind.
  • He felt numb for days after hearing the news.
  • The dentist numbed his gum before the injection.
  • Years of bad news had numbed her to fresh disasters.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "numb" in Spanish?

"numb" in Spanish is entumecido, entumido, insensible. numb means: Unable to feel physical sensation, especially because of cold or pressure on a nerve.

How do you use "numb" in a sentence?

Example: "Her fingers went numb in the freezing wind." In Spanish, "numb" is entumecido, entumido, insensible.

Are there other ways to say "numb" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 18 translations listed for "numb": entumecido, entumido, insensible, adormecido, dormido, entorpecido.

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