What is the Spanish word for "unexpected"?

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

English

unexpected

Spanish

inesperada

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Alternative translations of "unexpected"

inesperado

Examples of how to use "unexpected" in Spanish

English
His visit was a very unexpected surprise.
Spanish
Su visita fue una sorpresa muy inesperada.
English
Her unexpected visit brightened my day.
Spanish
Su visita inesperada alegró mi día.
English
We faced unexpected delays at the airport.
Spanish
Enfrentamos retrasos inesperados en el aeropuerto.
English
The movie had an unexpected ending.
Spanish
La película tuvo un final inesperado.
English
His unexpected kindness surprised everyone.
Spanish
Su amabilidad inesperada sorprendió a todos.

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