Sorprendido (en. Surprised)

/sor-pren-ˈdi-ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Someone who has received a surprise or has been caught off guard.
He was surprised by the unexpected gift.
Estaba sorprendido por el regalo inesperado.
Someone who shows amazement or bewilderment.
His expression was that of a child surprised by a magic trick.
Su expresión era de un niño sorprendido por un truco de magia.

Etymology

From the verb surprise, which comes from the Latin 'surrendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

surprised by
To be amazed by something that has happened.
sorprendido de
to be surprised
To feel surprise at a specific moment.
quedar sorprendido
to leave someone surprised
To cause amazement to someone with an unexpected event.
dejar a alguien sorprendido

Related Words

surprise
A sudden feeling of amazement.
sorpresa
to surprise
To cause surprise to someone.
sorprender
amazement
State of admiration or bewilderment.
asombro

Slang Meanings

Flipped out
I was flipped out when I saw the news.
Me quedé flipado cuando vi la noticia.
Blown away
That movie blew me away.
Esa película me dejó alucinado.