Inesperadamente (en. Unexpectedly)

/inesperaˈðemente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a surprising way or without prior notice.
They arrived unexpectedly at the party.
Llegaron inesperadamente a la fiesta.
That happens without being planned.
Changes in the weather happened unexpectedly.
Los cambios en el clima ocurrieron inesperadamente.
Example of something that interrupts an established plan.
The call unexpectedly changed the entire situation.
La llamada inesperadamente cambió toda la situación.

Etymology

From Latin 'inasperatus' meaning unexpected, and the suffix -ly indicating manner.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unexpectedly happy
feeling happy without prior notice.
inesperadamente feliz
to arrive unexpectedly
to arrive unannounced.
venir inesperadamente
unexpected event
event that occurs without being anticipated.
suceso inesperado

Related Words

unexpected
that is not anticipated, surprising.
inesperado
surprise
an event or news that causes amazement.
sorpresa
unforeseen
something that cannot be foreseen.
imprevisto

Slang Meanings

An event that catches everyone off guard.
The party was so unexpected that no one brought gifts.
La fiesta fue tan inesperada que nadie trajo regalos.
Something that causes a great surprise.
The news of his resignation came unexpectedly.
La noticia de su renuncia llegó inesperadamente.