Sorprender
Example: Me sorprendió la noticia que recibí esta mañana.
Definition
"Sorprender" means to cause someone to feel sudden amazement or shock by an unexpected event or information. It involves provoking a strong emotional reaction due to something unforeseen or astonishing. For example, "Me sorprendió la noticia que recibí esta mañana" indicates being unexpectedly amazed by news.
Etymology
The verb "sorprender" comes from the Latin word "superprehendere," which means to seize or catch by surprise. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to carry the meaning of causing astonishment or surprise. Did you know? The root "prehendere" relates to grasping or taking hold, emphasizing the suddenness of the act.
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"Sorprender" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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