General Confusion:
* Nalilito (pronounced "nah-lee-lee-toh") - This is the most common and general translation for "confuse." It means to be bewildered, puzzled, or unsure.
* Naguguluhan (pronounced "nah-goo-goo-loo-han") - This word implies a state of being confused or disoriented. It can also refer to mental or emotional confusion.
Confused by Something:
* Naguguluhan sa (pronounced "nah-goo-goo-loo-han sa") - This phrase means "confused by" and is followed by the thing causing the confusion. For example, "Naguguluhan sa mga panuto" (Confused by the instructions).
* Hindi maintindihan (pronounced "hin-dee mayn-teen-dee-han") - This literally means "not understood" and can be used to express being confused by something.
To Confuse Someone:
* Magulo (pronounced "mah-goo-loh") - This means "to make a mess of" or "to confuse."
* Pabigla-bigla (pronounced "pah-bee-gla-bee-gla") - This means "to surprise" or "to confuse suddenly."
* Gulo (pronounced "goo-loh") - This is a noun meaning "confusion" or "chaos," but it can also be used as a verb to mean "to confuse."
The best translation will depend on the specific situation and what you are trying to convey.