What is the Spanish word for "surprised"?

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

English

surprised

Spanish

sorprendido

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Alternative translations of "surprised"

sorprendido
asombrado
estupefacto
pasmado
atónito

Examples of how to use "surprised" in Spanish

English
I was very surprised to see her there.
Spanish
Me sorprendió mucho verla allí.
English
She looked surprised by the sudden noise.
Spanish
Ella parecía sorprendida por el ruido repentino.
English
I was surprised to see snow in April.
Spanish
Me sorprendió ver nieve en abril.
English
They seemed surprised at the test results.
Spanish
Parecían sorprendidos por los resultados de la prueba.
English
He felt surprised but happy about the news.
Spanish
Él se sintió sorprendido pero feliz por la noticia.

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I was very surprised to see her there.

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