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    Sorpresa (en. Surprise)

    /sorˈpɾesa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A feeling of astonishment experienced when something unexpected occurs.
    The surprise my friend gave me by arriving unannounced was unforgettable.
    La sorpresa que me dio mi amigo al llegar sin avisar fue inolvidable.
    Something or an event that causes amazement or admiration.
    The gift was a big surprise for everyone.
    El regalo fue una gran sorpresa para todos.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'surprisa', from the verb 'surprendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To give a surprise
    To do something unexpected for someone.
    dar una sorpresa
    To be in surprise
    To feel astonished or puzzled by something.
    estar en sorpresa
    Birthday surprise
    A party or event organized to celebrate someone's birthday in an unexpected way.
    sorpresa de cumpleaños

    Related Words

    Surprising
    Causing surprise.
    sorprendente
    Astonishment
    A feeling of admiration or confusion.
    asombro

    Slang Meanings

    Nice surprise.
    That news was a big surprise for everyone.
    Esa noticia fue una sorpresota para todos.
    Negative surprise.
    I didn't expect that surprise; it was a low blow.
    No esperaba esa sorpresa, fue un golpe bajo.