Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"Surprised" in Spanish: sorprendido/a
sorprendido/a
Surprised in Spanish is sorprendido or sorprendida. Say Estoy sorprendido. Estoy sorprendida. Use estar with sorprendido for a reaction right now.
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How to pronounce sorprendido/a
Say it
sohr-pren-DEE-doh / sohr-pren-DEE-dah
/soɾ.pɾen.ˈdi.ðo/, /soɾ.pɾen.ˈdi.ða/
sohr-pren-DEE-doh / sohr-pren-DEE-dah. Stress DEE. Soft s; rolled rr is not needed here.
"Surprised" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sorprendido | surprised (masc.) Reaction with estar. | Reaction with estar. |
| sorprendida | surprised (fem.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| sorprendido de | surprised at / by Names what surprised you. | Names what surprised you. |
| qué sorpresa | what a surprise Related noun reaction. | Related noun reaction. |
How to use sorprendido/a in real life
- 1Unexpected gift
Estoy sorprendido con tu regalo.
I’m surprised by your gift.
Sorprendido with estoy.
- 2News at dinner
Mi mamá quedó sorprendida con la noticia.
My mom was left surprised by the news.
Sorprendida agrees with mamá.
- 3Sports result
Los fans están sorprendidos del marcador.
The fans are surprised at the score.
Sorprendidos is masculine plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with sorprendido/a
Incorrect: Ella está sorprendido.
Correct: Ella está sorprendida.
Agree gender: sorprendida with ella.
Incorrect: Soy sorprendido.
Correct: Estoy sorprendido.
Use estar with sorprendido for a reaction.
Good to know
Estar sorprendido/a is neutral everyday Spanish. ¡Qué sorpresa! is related. For a stronger shock, say Estoy muy sorprendido or no me lo esperaba.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A birthday cake appears early
ChatPal
¿Estás sorprendido? Pensamos en el pastel.
Are you surprised? We thought of the cake.
You
Sí, sorprendido. No esperaba nada hoy.
Yes, surprised. I wasn’t expecting anything today.
ChatPal
Queríamos verte sorprendido de verdad.
We wanted to see you truly surprised.
You
Gracias. Esto me alegró el día.
Thanks. This made my day.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Surprised" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Sorprendido (m.), sorprendida (f.), plurals sorprendidos / sorprendidas.
Ser or estar?
Estar: Estoy sorprendido. It is a reaction, not a trait.
How do I say what a surprise?
¡Qué sorpresa!
Surprised by what?
Estoy sorprendido de… or sorprendido con…
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