surgió
“surgió” means “arose” in Spanish (an idea, problem, or situation).
arose, emerged
Also: came up, sprouted
📝 In Action
De repente, surgió un problema inesperado.
B1Suddenly, an unexpected problem arose.
La idea surgió durante la cena.
A2The idea came up during dinner.
El sol surgió de entre las nubes.
B2The sun emerged from between the clouds.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: surgió
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence describes something that happened in the past?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'surgere', which means 'to rise' or 'to lift up'. This is why it's related to the English word 'surge'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'surgió' only refer to water or plants?
No! While it can mean water bubbling up, it is most commonly used for abstract things like ideas, problems, or opportunities.