What does "sorprender" mean in English?

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Spanish

sorprender

English

surprise

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Alternative translations of "sorprender"

astonish
amaze
startle
shock

Examples of how to use "sorprender" in Spanish

Spanish
Tu visita me sorprendió gratamente.
English
Your visit pleasantly surprised me.
Spanish
Me sorprende tu paciencia.
English
I'm surprised by your patience.
Spanish
Ayer nos sorprendió la noticia.
English
We were surprised by the news yesterday.
Spanish
De niño me sorprendían los trucos.
English
As a child, I was amazed by the tricks.
Spanish
Te sorprenderé con un regalo.
English
I will surprise you with a gift.

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

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