sorprendentemente
“sorprendentemente” means “surprisingly” in Spanish (showing that something is unexpected).
surprisingly
Also: amazingly, unexpectedly
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Él habla español sorprendentemente bien.
A2He speaks Spanish surprisingly well.
Sorprendentemente, no llovió durante la boda.
B1Surprisingly, it didn't rain during the wedding.
La película fue sorprendentemente aburrida.
B1The movie was surprisingly boring.
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Which of these means 'The food is surprisingly good'?
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From the adjective 'sorprendente' (surprising) combined with the suffix '-mente' (the Spanish equivalent of '-ly'). The root comes from the verb 'sorprender', which traces back to Latin words meaning 'to seize' or 'take over'.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sorprendentemente' masculine or feminine?
Neither! Words ending in '-mente' (adverbs) do not change their form. They stay the same whether you are talking about a boy, a girl, or a group.
Does it have an accent mark?
No. In Spanish, when you add '-mente' to an adjective, you only keep the accent mark if the original adjective had one (like 'rápida' becomes 'rápidamente'). Since 'sorprendente' has no accent, 'sorprendentemente' doesn't either.
Can I use it to mean 'amazingly'?
Yes! It often carries a positive tone similar to 'amazingly' or 'remarkably' when describing a skill or achievement.