Spanish phrase
Me surgió un imprevisto.
Meaning
Something unexpected came up.
When to use it
Indicates an unexpected event occurred. Used as a brief excuse to delay or cancel plans without giving details, suitable for both work and personal contexts.
Example dialogue
Me surgió un imprevisto, ¿podemos reprogramar la reunión?
Something unexpected came up. Can we reschedule the meeting?
Sí, ¿mañana a la misma hora te viene bien?
Yes, does tomorrow at the same time work for you?