sorprendido
“sorprendido” means “surprised” in Spanish (feeling astonishment or wonder).
surprised
Also: astonished, taken aback
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Estaba muy sorprendido cuando ganamos el premio mayor.
A2I was very surprised when we won the main prize.
La noticia dejó a la gente sorprendida.
B1The news left the people surprised.
¿Estás sorprendida? ¡Te lo dije que vendría!
A2Are you surprised? I told you she would come!
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Which sentence correctly describes a feeling using 'sorprendido'?
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'Sorprendido' comes from the verb 'sorprender,' which traces back to Latin. It combines the elements *super* (meaning 'over' or 'above') and *prehendere* (meaning 'to grasp' or 'to seize'). The original idea was literally 'to seize from above' or 'to catch unexpectedly.'
First recorded: 13th century (in its root verb form)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'sorprendido' and 'sorprendente'?
'Sorprendido' describes the person *feeling* the surprise (the passive state: 'I am surprised'). 'Sorprendente' describes the thing that *causes* the surprise (the active quality: 'The movie was surprising').
Does 'sorprendido' have a negative or positive meaning?
It is neutral and depends entirely on the context. You can be 'sorprendido' by a wonderful gift or 'sorprendido' by bad news.