What is the Spanish word for "surprise"?

Learn how to say "surprise" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

surprise

Spanish

sorpresa

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Examples of how to use "surprise" in Spanish

English
What a wonderful surprise you planned!
Spanish
¡Qué sorpresa tan maravillosa la que planeaste!
English
Her smile showed genuine surprise.
Spanish
Su sonrisa mostró una sorpresa genuina.
English
The loud noise caused surprise.
Spanish
El ruido fuerte provocó sorpresa.
English
To my surprise, the bus arrived early.
Spanish
Para mi sorpresa, el autobús llegó temprano.
English
He hid the surprise behind his back.
Spanish
Escondió la sorpresa detrás de su espalda.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "surprise" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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