Adjective
/sor.prenˈ.den.te/
The word "sorprendente" is used to describe something that causes surprise, amazement, or admiration. It can refer to events, situations, people, or objects that evoke a strong, unexpected emotional response.
Frequency of Use:
"Sorprendente" is frequently used in both oral and written contexts. Its emotional impact makes it common in conversations, journalism, literature, and everyday expressions.
The movie was so surprising that everyone recommended it.
Su talento es realmente sorprendente.
His talent is truly amazing.
Recibí una noticia sorprendente esta mañana.
While "sorprendente" is not typically a core component of fixed idiomatic expressions, it combines with certain verbs and contexts to create impactful phrases. Here are some examples:
It seems surprising to me that you finished the project so quickly.
Es sorprendente cómo cambia la vida en un instante.
It’s astonishing how life can change in an instant.
La respuesta fue tan sorprendente que nadie sabía qué decir.
The response was so surprising that no one knew what to say.
Sus habilidades de comunicación son sorprendentemente efectivas.
His communication skills are surprisingly effective.
Para ser honesto, el resultado fue sorprendente para todos.
"Sorprendente" comes from the Spanish verb "sorprender", which means "to surprise." The root "sorpresa" refers to "surprise," and the adjective form is created by adding the suffix "-ente," indicating a quality or characteristic.
Synonyms: - Asombroso (astonishing) - Impactante (shocking) - Notable (noteworthy)
Antonyms: - Predecible (predictable) - Normal (normal) - Común (common)