impressionar

Senses

1. 1.

   to impress

   to cause admiration or surprise in someone; to make a strong positive impression

2. 2.

   to shock, to disturb

   to cause a strong emotional impact, often negative; to deeply affect or unsettle

3. 3.

   to be impressed

   reflexive: to feel admiration or surprise (impressionar-se)

Examples

• "A apresentação dele impressionou todos os investidores."

  His presentation impressed all the investors.

• "Aquelas imagens de violência me impressionaram muito."

  Those images of violence really shocked/disturbed me.

• "Ela se impressionou com a beleza da cidade."

  She was impressed by the beauty of the city.

Usage

Very common verb in both formal and informal contexts. Often used reflexively (impressionar-se) meaning "to be impressed." Can be positive (admiration) or negative (shock/disturbance) depending on context. Common collocations: impressionar pela beleza, impressionar positivamente/negativamente.