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    Inesperado (en. Unexpected)

    /inespeˈɾaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to something that was not expected.
    The rain was absolutely unexpected during the wedding.
    La lluvia fue absolutamente inesperada durante la boda.
    It describes an event that takes someone by surprise.
    Her arrival was an unexpected surprise for everyone.
    Su llegada fue una sorpresa inesperada para todos.
    It indicates that something happens without prior notice.
    I received an unexpected call from an old friend.
    Recibí una llamada inesperada de un viejo amigo.

    Etymology

    The term derives from the Latin 'inasperatus', which means 'not expected'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an unexpected turn
    a sudden change in a situation
    un giro inesperado
    unexpectedly
    to happen without being anticipated
    de manera inesperada
    unexpected results
    consequences that were not anticipated
    resultados inesperados

    Related Words

    surprise
    an emotion caused by something unexpected
    sorpresa
    unforeseen
    something that was not planned or anticipated
    imprevisto
    unknown
    something that is not known or expected
    desconocido

    Slang Meanings

    Something that takes you by surprise in a positive way.
    The party was unexpectedly fun.
    La fiesta fue inesperadamente divertida.
    An occurrence that altered the original plan.
    The train delay was an unexpected inconvenience.
    El retraso del tren fue un inconveniente inesperado.