Example: ¡Qué sorpresa verte aquí después de tantos años!
Definition
"Qué sorpresa" is a Spanish expression used to convey astonishment or unexpected delight upon encountering someone or something, often translated as 'What a surprise!' It expresses a strong emotional reaction to an unforeseen event or situation.
Translations
what a surprise
wat een verrassing
quina sorpresa
quelle surprise
was für eine Überraschung
Etymology
The phrase "qué sorpresa" comes from Spanish, where "qué" means 'what' and "sorpresa" means 'surprise.' The word "sorpresa" originates from the Latin 'surprīsa,' the feminine past participle of 'superprehendere,' meaning 'to seize unexpectedly.' Did you know that the phrase captures the essence of sudden and unexpected experiences, much like catching someone off guard?
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"Qué sorpresa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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