Spanish Conversation · Level 6
89 words
Spanish word
extrañeza
Pronunciation
IPA/ekstɾaˈɲeθa/
Meaning
- feminine nounsurprise
Example
La noticia me causó extrañeza.
The news caused me surprise.
More examples
La gente miró con extrañeza la nueva costumbre.
People looked at the new custom in surprise.
Core concept
A person frowning at an unexpected detail.
Common phrases
mirar con extrañeza
look at in surprise
expresar extrañeza
express surprise
mostrar extrañeza
show surprise
Similar words
sorpresa: Sharp surprise or amazement at an unexpected event.
desconcierto: Confusion and disorientation when the situation's flow cannot be followed.
Definition in Spanish
Estado de desconcierto o incomodidad ante una situación que choca con las expectativas.
Word origin
From Spanish extraño 'strange' plus the nominal suffix -eza, with extraño from Latin extraneus 'external, foreign', creating a noun for the feeling that something is odd or disconcerting.
Usage tips
- Used for uneasy or puzzled reactions; speakers commonly say causar extrañeza or sentir extrañeza and often add what seems odd, while sorpresa suits stronger or more neutral astonishment.