surprise

• Sustantivo que designa un acontecimiento, hecho o cosa inesperados que causan asombro o admiración, así como la sensación de asombro o extrañeza ante algo imprevisto.

A noun referring to an unexpected event, fact, or thing that causes a feeling of astonishment or wonder.

1. Unexpected eventA2formal

   An unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing.

   sorpresa (evento inesperado)

   • The party was a complete surprise for her birthday.
   • Life is full of surprises, both good and bad.
   • The news came as a surprise to everyone in the office.

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2. Feeling of astonishmentA2formal

   The feeling caused by something unexpected or unusual.

   sorpresa (sentimiento)

   • She expressed her surprise at the sudden announcement.
   • To my surprise, he agreed to help us.
   • He looked at me with a mixture of surprise and delight.

   Sinónimosamazementastonishmentbewildermentshockwonder

3. Gift or treatA2informal

   Something given or done unexpectedly to please someone.

   Sorpresa o regalo inesperado

   • I have a little surprise for you after dinner.
   • The children prepared a surprise for their parents.
   • She brought a surprise for the team meeting.

   Sinónimosbonusgiftpresenttreatwindfall

• Verbo que denota la acción de causar asombro o sorpresa en alguien, especialmente mediante algo inesperado. También puede referirse a la acción de asaltar o encontrar a alguien de manera repentina.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel astonishment or shock, especially by doing something unexpected.

1. Cause astonishmentA2formal

   To cause someone to feel sudden wonder or amazement, especially by something unexpected.

   sorprender (causar asombro)

   • The magician surprised the audience with his final trick.
   • Her sudden resignation surprised everyone in the office.
   • The news surprised me greatly.

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2. Catch off guardB1informal

   To encounter or discover someone unexpectedly, often while they are doing something.

   Sorprender (coger desprevenido)

   • I surprised my brother while he was sneaking a cookie.
   • The teacher surprised the students by arriving early.
   • She surprised her friend by showing up at the party unannounced.

   Sinónimosambushcatchcome uponstartlewaylay

3. Attack unexpectedlyB2formal

   To attack or confront someone without warning.

   Atacar por sorpresa

   • The army surprised the enemy forces at dawn.
   • The police surprised the burglars in the act.
   • They were surprised by a sudden ambush.

   Sinónimosambushbushwhackwaylay