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    Sorpresas (en. Surprises)

    /sorˈpɾesas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Unexpected events that provoke astonishment or happiness.
    The surprises at the birthday party were indescribable.
    Las sorpresas en la fiesta de cumpleaños fueron indescriptibles.
    Gifts or events that are not anticipated.
    I always like to surprise my friends.
    Siempre me gusta hacer sorpresas a mis amigos.
    Situations that surprise someone.
    The surprises in the plot of the book kept my attention.
    Las sorpresas en la trama del libro mantuvieron mi atención.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'sorprender', which means to take someone by surprise.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a surprise
    To perform an unexpected act for someone.
    dar una sorpresa
    surprises of life
    Unexpected events that occur throughout life.
    sorpresas de la vida
    to keep the surprise
    Not revealing something that is planned to cause astonishment.
    mantener la sorpresa

    Related Words

    to surprise
    To cause a reaction of astonishment in someone.
    sorprender
    astonishment
    Feeling of admiration or surprise.
    asombro
    flash
    Brief moment of surprise or illumination.
    destello

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected surprise that brings fun.
    That joke was a surprise that made me laugh a lot.
    Esa broma fue una sorpresa que me hizo reír mucho.
    Fortuitous event that brings joy.
    That surprise party was the best of the year.
    Esa fiesta sorpresa fue lo mejor del año.