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    Sorprendida (en. Surprised)

    /soɾpɾenˈdida/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One who has been surprised or astonished by an unexpected event.
    She was surprised to see the gift.
    Ella quedó sorprendida al ver el regalo.
    One who feels surprise or astonishment.
    The spectators were surprised by the performance.
    Los espectadores estaban sorprendidos por la actuación.
    One that causes surprise.
    The result of the exam was surprising.
    El resultado del examen fue sorprendente.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'sorprender', which comes from the Latin 'surprendere', meaning 'to catch by surprise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be surprised
    To feel astonished or incredulous in the face of something unexpected.
    quedarse sorprendida
    surprised and happy
    To feel happy due to a positive surprise.
    sorprendida y feliz
    huge surprise
    An extremely large or shocking surprise.
    sorpresa mayúscula

    Related Words

    surprise
    A feeling of astonishment or perplexity experienced in response to something unforeseen.
    sorpresa
    to surprise
    To cause a surprise or astonishment in someone.
    sorprender
    surprising
    That is unexpected or surprising.
    sorpresivo

    Slang Meanings

    To be in shock
    She was in shock when she was given the news.
    Se quedó en shock cuando le dieron la noticia.
    To be stunned
    I was stunned when I heard the gossip.
    Me quedé de piedra al enterarme del chisme.