sorpresas
sor-PREH-sas
📝 In Action
Me encantan las fiestas llenas de sorpresas.
A1I love parties full of surprises.
Siempre hay sorpresas agradables cuando viajas.
A2There are always pleasant surprises when you travel.
El mago tenía muchas sorpresas escondidas en su sombrero.
B1The magician had many surprises hidden in his hat.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This word is the plural form of 'sorpresa' (surprise), meaning you are talking about two or more unexpected things.
Feminine Noun
Since 'sorpresas' is feminine and plural, it requires feminine plural words to describe it, like 'las' (the) or 'muchas' (many).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "Los sorpresas"
Correction: Las sorpresas. Remember that 'sorpresa' ends in -a, making it a feminine word.
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Surprise
A common way to express genuine surprise (using the singular form) is '¡Qué sorpresa!' (What a surprise!) or '¡Me has dado una sorpresa!' (You have given me a surprise!).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sorpresas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'sorpresas'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'sorpresa' and 'sorpresas'?
'Sorpresa' is the singular form, meaning one unexpected event or gift. 'Sorpresas' is the plural form, meaning multiple unexpected events or gifts.
How do I talk about giving a surprise?
Use the common phrase 'dar una sorpresa' (to give a surprise). For example: 'Quiero darles unas sorpresas' (I want to give them some surprises).