surprise attack

• Ataque militar súbito e inesperado ou emboscada contra um inimigo despreparado, frequentemente usado em contexto tático ou estratégico.

A sudden, unexpected military assault or ambush launched against an unprepared enemy, often used in a tactical or strategic context.

1. Unexpected military assaultB2formal

   A sudden and unexpected military strike against an unprepared enemy.

   Ataque surpresa

   • The army launched a surprise attack at dawn.
   • The general planned a surprise attack to catch the enemy off guard.
   • The surprise attack resulted in a quick victory.

2. B2informal

   An unexpected offensive move in sports, designed to catch the opponent unprepared.

   Ataque surpresa

   • The team executed a surprise attack that led to a goal.
   • His surprise attack in the chess match confused his opponent.
   • The boxer's surprise attack in the third round won him the match.