Spanish Expression · Intermediate
quedarse de piedra
to be stunned / to be petrified
Pronunciation: ke-DÁR-se de PIÉ-dra
Meaning
To be extremely surprised, shocked, or astonished by something.
Example
Me quedé de piedra al escuchar la noticia.
I was stunned when I heard the news.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice quedarse de piedra out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.