No. 1,204 in Spanish
sorpresa
Surprise.
In a sentence
La fiesta fue una sorpresa para todos.
The party was a surprise for everyone.
Here, 'sorpresa' is used as a noun to describe an unexpected event organized for someone's enjoyment.
Estaba lleno de sorpresa al escuchar la noticia.
I was full of surprise upon hearing the news.
In this sentence, 'sorpresa' is a noun referring to an emotional state of astonishment upon receiving unexpected information.
¡Qué sorpresa verte aquí!
What a surprise to see you here!
This example illustrates 'sorpresa' expressing the speaker's unexpectedness and amazement at encountering someone.
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