Sorprende (en. Surprises)

/sorˈprende/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To cause someone a reaction of astonishment or surprise.

The result of the exam surprises everyone.

El resultado del examen sorprende a todos.

To grasp or seize something quickly or suddenly.

The news surprises me and I don’t know how to react.

La noticia me sorprende y no sé cómo reaccionar.

To do something unexpected.

He always surprises me with his unexpected gifts.

Siempre me sorprende con sus regalos inesperados.

From Latin 'surprendere', which means 'to catch by surprise'.

surprise of life

An unexpected event that changes someone's perspective.

sorpresa de la vida

to be surprised on the spot

To discover something while it is happening.

sorprenderse en el acto

it doesn’t surprise anyone

Something that is predictable or expected.

no sorprende a nadie

surprise

A feeling of astonishment or bewilderment when faced with something unexpected.

sorpresa

surprising

That causes surprise.

sorprendente

surprised

The state of someone who has been surprised.

sorprendido

To be blown away

I’m blown away by what you told me!

¡Estoy flipando con lo que me dijiste!

To be left speechless

I was left speechless when I saw the show.

Me quedé boquiabierto al ver el espectáculo.