A1Adjective
sorpreso
surprised
/sor-PREH-zoh/
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What does ‘sorpreso’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Ero molto sorpreso di vederla lì.
I was very surprised to see her there.
Ha fatto una faccia sorpresa quando ha aperto il regalo.
She made a surprised face when she opened the gift.
About This Word
Also used in expressions like 'cogliere qualcuno di sorpresa' (to catch someone off guard).
Related Words
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