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“surprising” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/soɾpɾenˈdente/

Example

Es sorprendente lo rápido que mejoras.

It's surprising how quickly you improve.

Illustration for sorprendente (surprising)

How to say “surprising” in Spanish

“Surprising” in Spanish is sorprendente.

A striking unexpected detail that draws admiration.

Full entry for sorprendente: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sorprendente

Resulta sorprendente que tanta gente haya venido.

It turns out to be surprising that so many people have come.

Tips for using sorprendente

  • Sorprendente often highlights unexpectedness or novelty, while impresionante emphasizes size or impact, so sorprendente fits when the surprise itself matters.

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