A1 — Beginnernoun
sorpresa
surprise
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
stuporemeravigliashocksconcertosbigottimento
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
attesaprevisioneaspettativaindifferenzanoia
Usage note
'Sorpresa' is everyday surprise. 'Stupore' is astonishment. 'Meraviglia' is wonder/amazement (often positive). 'Sbigottimento' is bewilderment. 'Shock' is borrowed for extreme shock.
Example
"La sorpresa sul suo viso era genuina."
"The surprise on her face was genuine."
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