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    Sorprenda (en. Surprise)

    /soɾˈpɾenda/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Something that causes astonishment or surprise.
    The birthday party was a big surprise for her.
    La fiesta de cumpleaños fue una gran sorprenda para ella.
    An unexpected event that provokes a change in emotional state.
    The surprise of finding a bill on the sidewalk brightened my day.
    La sorprenda de encontrar un billete en el camino me alegró el día.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to surprise', which comes from the Latin 'surprendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a surprise
    To do something unpredictable that causes amazement.
    dar una sorprenda
    to be surprised
    A person who experiences a great surprise.
    ser una sorprendida
    to catch someone by surprise
    To do something unexpected for someone.
    tomar a alguien por sorpresa

    Related Words

    surprise
    Effect or result of surprising someone.
    sorpresa
    to surprise
    To cause a surprise in someone.
    sorprender
    astonishment
    Feeling of great surprise.
    asombro

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected thing that surprises.
    That news was a surprise, no one expected it.
    Esa noticia fue una sorprendida, nadie lo esperaba.
    Trick or deception to cause surprise.
    We pulled off a surprise at the end of the show.
    Hicimos una sorprendida al final del show.