sorprender
Translations
- to surprise
Commonly used in everyday contexts.
Conjugation
Conditional
| yo | sorprendería |
| tú | sorprenderías |
| él/ella | sorprendería |
| nosotros | sorprenderíamos |
| vosotros | sorprenderíais |
| ellos/as | sorprenderían |
Conditional Perfect
| yo | habría sorprendido |
| tú | habrías sorprendido |
| él/ella | habría sorprendido |
| nosotros | habríamos sorprendido |
| vosotros | habríais sorprendido |
| ellos/as | habrían sorprendido |
Future
| yo | sorprenderé |
| tú | sorprenderás |
| él/ella | sorprenderá |
| nosotros | sorprenderemos |
| vosotros | sorprenderéis |
| ellos/as | sorprenderán |
Future Perfect
| yo | habré sorprendido |
| tú | habrás sorprendido |
| él/ella | habrá sorprendido |
| nosotros | habremos sorprendido |
| vosotros | habréis sorprendido |
| ellos/as | habrán sorprendido |
Imperfect
| yo | sorprendía |
| tú | sorprendías |
| él/ella | sorprendía |
| nosotros | sorprendíamos |
| vosotros | sorprendíais |
| ellos/as | sorprendían |
Pluperfect
| yo | había sorprendido |
| tú | habías sorprendido |
| él/ella | había sorprendido |
| nosotros | habíamos sorprendido |
| vosotros | habíais sorprendido |
| ellos/as | habían sorprendido |
Present
| yo | sorprendo |
| tú | sorprendes |
| él/ella | sorprende |
| nosotros | sorprendemos |
| vosotros | sorprendéis |
| ellos/as | sorprenden |
Present Perfect
| yo | he sorprendido |
| tú | has sorprendido |
| él/ella | ha sorprendido |
| nosotros | hemos sorprendido |
| vosotros | habéis sorprendido |
| ellos/as | han sorprendido |
Preterite
| yo | sorprendí |
| tú | sorprendiste |
| él/ella | sorprendió |
| nosotros | sorprendimos |
| vosotros | sorprendisteis |
| ellos/as | sorprendieron |
Example Sentences
It surprises me how quickly that plant in the garden has grown.
The imitators of famous singers often surprise the audience with their performances.
The expulsive reaction of the volcano surprised everyone in the region.
Her acerbic critique of the film surprised everyone in the room, as it was very passionate.
The expulsive reaction of the volcano surprised all the villagers.
My boyfriend always surprises me with little romantic gestures.
His effeminate style surprised everyone at the party, as no one expected such boldness.
Sometimes, I'm surprised by the silly things that some people say on the street.
Her poetry is so anti-poetic that it surprises any lover of verse.
Her enraged reaction surprised everyone, as she had never shown such anger before.
Su caprichudo comportamiento a menudo sorprende a todos a su alrededor.
His whimsical behavior often surprises everyone around him.
The harshness of his words surprised everyone at the meeting.
The goal in the last minute surprised all the team's fans.
The irrevocability of his decision surprised everyone, as they thought he might change his mind.
La lluvia repentina fue un evento inopinable que sorprendió a todos.
The sudden rain was an unforeseeable event that surprised everyone.
Su comportamiento diablesco durante la fiesta sorprendió a todos los presentes.
His devilish behavior during the party surprised everyone present.
The big sucker I found on the beach was so large that it surprised all the children.
La montadora instaló el nuevo equipo con una eficiencia impresionante que sorprendió a todos.
The installer set up the new equipment with impressive efficiency that surprised everyone.
La atipicidad de su comportamiento sorprendió a todos en la reunión familiar.
The atypicality of his behavior surprised everyone at the family gathering.
While trying to ensnare his victim, the criminal was caught by the police.
The Moldovan wine we tasted at dinner had a unique flavor that surprised all the guests.
The news announcing his success surprised everyone at the meeting.
El niño comenzó a escarolar en su cuaderno, creando dibujos extraños que sorprendieron a su maestra.
The boy began to scrawl in his notebook, creating strange drawings that surprised his teacher.
His effeminate style surprised many in such a rough environment as the gym.
The untied package revealed a hidden treasure that surprised everyone.
Armenian music has a cultural richness that surprises those who listen to it.
La aljofifara es un postre tradicional que sorprende a todos con su sabor único.
The aljofifara is a traditional dessert that surprises everyone with its unique flavor.
Su comportamiento inverecundo en la reunión sorprendió a todos los presentes, quienes esperaban más respeto.
His shameless behavior at the meeting surprised everyone present, who expected more respect.
His response was lightning-like, leaving everyone surprised by its speed.
His ineptitude in solving simple problems surprised me during the meeting.
The drowning of the victim was sudden, which surprised all the witnesses.
The enemy's attack surprised the soldiers who were on guard.
The weather in the region is alternating, with intermittent rains that surprise the farmers.
My brother-in-law always surprises me with his funny antics and unexpected occurrences.
Durante la reunión, sus esfogues sorprendieron a todos los presentes, creando tensión en el ambiente.
During the meeting, his outbursts surprised everyone present, creating tension in the atmosphere.
La raridad de encontrar un espécimen tan antiguo en ese lugar sorprendió a todos los investigadores.
The rarity of finding such an ancient specimen in that place surprised all the researchers.
The childishness she displayed in her speech surprised many, as they expected greater maturity.
The loanza we applied for was quickly approved by the bank, which pleasantly surprised us.
The sublimatory reaction of the material was surprising, as it went from solid to gas without becoming liquid.
A pesar de la tensión, ella mostró una sorprendente sangronería en la reunión.
Despite the tension, she showed a surprising sangfroid at the meeting.
The glutton at the party wouldn't stop eating, surprising everyone with his insatiable appetite.
La revocadura de la ley sorprendió a muchos ciudadanos que esperaban cambios positivos.
The revocation of the law surprised many citizens who were expecting positive changes.
Su desfachatez al hablar en público sorprendió a todos los presentes en la reunión.
Her shamelessness when speaking in public surprised everyone present at the meeting.
La triptongaria en la palabra 'huevo' sorprende a muchos estudiantes de español.
The triphthong in the word 'huevo' surprises many Spanish students.
La tonina nadaba ágilmente entre las olas, sorprendiendo a todos los que la observaban desde la playa.
The tunny swam nimbly between the waves, surprising everyone watching from the beach.
Su comportamiento atipado en la fiesta sorprendió a todos los presentes.
His atypical behavior at the party surprised everyone present.
The sudden attack of the wind surprised everyone at the beach, causing momentary chaos.
Su comportamiento alocado sorprendió a todos en la fiesta.
His wild behavior surprised everyone at the party.
The masculinity he displayed at the meeting surprised everyone, as it was uncommon for him.