Sorpresa in english
pronunciation: sɜrpraɪz part of speech: noun
sorpresa = shock ; astonishment ; surprise ; eye-opener.
Example: The shock of Sputnik precipitated a near-frantic concern about our technological complacency, sending the country into a crash program of science education and space exploration in order to regain a lost prestige.Example: In a flash, without a moment wasted on intelligent astonishment, the poor accosted earthling gives a detailed description of the instrument he apparently assumes without further investigation the stranded space man needs.Example: So overset was she by the dramatic surprise of his remarks that she was reduced to staring impotently at him.Example: It will be an eye-opener for anyone interested in exploring the complex relationship between history, environmental issues, economy, and governance .more:
» ataque por sorpresa = surprise attack .
Example: The September 11 attacks conform to a pattern of surprise attacks, which illustrates that reforming the intelligence system has limited value as a means of defending against international terrorism.» ataque sorpresa = surprise attack ; sneak attack .
Example: The September 11 attacks conform to a pattern of surprise attacks, which illustrates that reforming the intelligence system has limited value as a means of defending against international terrorism. Example: America was entering a war she had been drawn into by a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor.» caja de sorpresas = grab-bag ; lucky dip ; lucky draw .
Example: This emphasis on specialisation turns the core curricula into a superficial grab-bag. Example: The article 'Ephemera and art libraries: archive or lucky dip' argues that ephemera are valuable for the historical perspectives, social insights and visual stimuli they can generate. Example: Spend more than $100 and you will qualify to take part in a lucky draw where you stand the chance to win $2000 cash.» causar sorpresa = cause + an eyelid to bat .
Example: Sex and marriage manuals and other fairly frankly written material today would not cause an eyelid to bat.» coger de sorpresa = take + Nombre + by surprise ; catch + Nombre + by surprise ; come as + a (complete) shock .
Example: This news completely took me by surprise and blew me away. Example: We are finally getting a break from slipping and sliding on the slick streets after the first snow of the season caught some of us by surprise. Example: Obama's abrupt change of direction came as a shock to experts and allies alike.» coger por sorpresa = come as + a (great) surprise ; catch out ; catch + Nombre + off-guard ; blindside [Literalmente significa "sorprender atacando por el lado ciego"] ; catch + Nombre + napping ; catch + Nombre + flat-footed ; take + Nombre + unawares ; catch + Nombre + cold ; catch + Nombre + unaware(s) ; catch + Nombre + snoozing ; catch + Nombre + by surprise ; take + Nombre + by surprise ; come as + a (complete) shock ; take + Nombre + off-guard .
Example: Such a concept came as a great surprise to many information educators who rather dismissively regarded the information qua information field of activity as being too limited. Example: Some search statements are so obscure that they would catch out the uninstructed. Example: As the 'information economy' has grown in recent years, some feel we have been caught off-guard in an information policy vacuum. Example: Smart and speedy start-ups blindside mature companies with their inventiveness then grow up into mature companies and are outsmarted in their turn. Example: Wild pigs and deer bed down on the hilltop, so ascend quietly and you might catch them napping. Example: Alexander caught them flat-footed in the the hills with his reinforcements catching them in the flank. Example: You can fend off a danger which you can see, but you are more liable to be taken unawares and be bitten by a snake in the grass. Example: Hoping to catch them cold United attacked from the kick-off, and launched wave after wave of attacks on the Serbian goal. Example: The courage sometimes makes them blind to the dangers ahead, which may catch them unawares and throw them off balance. Example: They looked good in the second half till PRK caught them snoozing and walked right into the goal. Example: We are finally getting a break from slipping and sliding on the slick streets after the first snow of the season caught some of us by surprise. Example: This news completely took me by surprise and blew me away. Example: Obama's abrupt change of direction came as a shock to experts and allies alike. Example: She was taken off guard when he locked arms with her and showed her to the door.» encontrarse con sorpresas = encounter + surprises .
Example: Steinhagen considered herself lucky because she had a clear notion of what her host country expected of her and encountered few surprises.» encontrarse con una sorpresa desagradable = rude awakening + be in store ; be in for a rude awakening .
Example: A rude awakening may be in store when they discover that their college or university professors require them to use scholarly resources. Example: The incoherence of the existing norms still protects each of us in our individual spheres, but we might be in for a rude awakening.» esperar una (gran) sorpresa = be in for a (big) surprise .
Example: A jeweler says thieves who smashed their way into his store and got away with rings are in for a surprise when they find out they are made of brass.» esperar una sorpresa desagradable = rude awakening + be in store ; be in for a rude awakening .
Example: A rude awakening may be in store when they discover that their college or university professors require them to use scholarly resources. Example: The incoherence of the existing norms still protects each of us in our individual spheres, but we might be in for a rude awakening.» factor sorpresa = cuckoo factor ; element of surprise ; surprise factor .
Example: The article has the title 'Cuckoo factor: an investigation into the effects of transient populations in the development of library services'. Example: This short activity has an element of surprise that illustrates how enjoyable learning can be when people discover the answer for themselves. Example: The surprise factor is a technique used in storytelling to produce a visceral reaction from the audience.» fiesta sorpresa = surprise party .
Example: The biggest surprise of a surprise party is how to pull the whole thing off.» ganador sorpresa = dark horse .
Example: The best possible candidate, by a long way, is also one who is, for political reasons, a dark horse.» guardar sorpresas = hold + surprises .
Example: This is the heart of the question and the answer holds no surprises.» invitado sorpresa = mystery guest .
Example: The first clue is that our mystery guest appeared in 12 films, often in the lead or second lead female role.» llevarse una agradable sorpresa = be in for a treat [Generalmente para referirse al futuro] .
Example: Local fans are in for a treat as five countries have indicated their participation in the tournament which gets underway on Friday night.» llevarse una (gran) sorpresa = be in for a (big) surprise .
Example: A jeweler says thieves who smashed their way into his store and got away with rings are in for a surprise when they find out they are made of brass.» mostrar sorpresa = raise + an eyebrow [Arqueando las cejas] ; register + surprise .
Example: We may indeed raise an eyebrow when we find in Botany and Zoology the note 'Further systematic subdivisions, alphabetically arranged'. Example: The committeeman registered surprise.» no coger por sorpresa = come as + no surprise ; come as + little surprise .
Example: Consequently, it came as no surprise when the new Conservative Government was elected in 1979 on a ticket to cut public expenditure and stop feather-bedding consumers. Example: People have been talking about that for a long time, long before the investigation started, so the news that officials misappropriated more than $250,000 from the town coffers came as little surprise to residents.» no pillar por sorpresa = come as + little surprise ; come as + no surprise .
Example: People have been talking about that for a long time, long before the investigation started, so the news that officials misappropriated more than $250,000 from the town coffers came as little surprise to residents. Example: Consequently, it came as no surprise when the new Conservative Government was elected in 1979 on a ticket to cut public expenditure and stop feather-bedding consumers.» no ser sorpresa que = be no surprise (that) .
Example: It's no surprise visitors come from far and wide just to fish here.» para + Posesivo + gran sorpresa = much to + Posesivo + surprise .
Example: Much to my surprise, they kept their word.» para + Posesivo + sorpresa = to + Posesivo + surprise .
Example: Many libraries have discovered to their surprise that any potential shrinkage is more than offset by new donations from patrons = Muchas bibliotecas han descubierto para su sorpresa que cualquier posible disminución se va más que compensada por las donaciones de los usuarios.» para sorpresa de todos = to everyone's surprise .
Example: To everyone's surprise he responded that he'would be willing to go to bat for a replacement of some sort'.» para sorpresa + Posesivo = to + Posesivo + surprise .
Example: Many libraries have discovered to their surprise that any potential shrinkage is more than offset by new donations from patrons = Muchas bibliotecas han descubierto para su sorpresa que cualquier posible disminución se va más que compensada por las donaciones de los usuarios.» pillar por sorpresa = catch + Nombre + napping ; catch + Nombre + off-guard ; catch + Nombre + flat-footed ; take + Nombre + unawares ; catch + Nombre + cold ; catch + Nombre + unaware(s) ; catch + Nombre + snoozing ; take + Nombre + off-guard .
Example: Wild pigs and deer bed down on the hilltop, so ascend quietly and you might catch them napping. Example: As the 'information economy' has grown in recent years, some feel we have been caught off-guard in an information policy vacuum. Example: Alexander caught them flat-footed in the the hills with his reinforcements catching them in the flank. Example: You can fend off a danger which you can see, but you are more liable to be taken unawares and be bitten by a snake in the grass. Example: Hoping to catch them cold United attacked from the kick-off, and launched wave after wave of attacks on the Serbian goal. Example: The courage sometimes makes them blind to the dangers ahead, which may catch them unawares and throw them off balance. Example: They looked good in the second half till PRK caught them snoozing and walked right into the goal. Example: She was taken off guard when he locked arms with her and showed her to the door.» por sorpresa = unawares .
Example: 'Oh!' the exclamation escaped her unawares.» ser una auténtica sorpresa = be a turn-up for the books .
Example: Holy smoke, this was a turn up for the books -- like Christmas and winning the lottery all in one.» sorpresa desagradable = rude awakening .
Example: Anyone who loves to be taken away by a good travel yarn will find 'Rude Awakenings' a great adventure.» tener una agradable sorpresa = be in for a treat [Generalmente para referirse al futuro] .
Example: Local fans are in for a treat as five countries have indicated their participation in the tournament which gets underway on Friday night.» tener una sorpresa preparada = have + something up + Posesivo + sleeve ; have + a card up + Posesivo + sleeve .
Example: He nervously looked at her, she had something up her sleeve, and he knew it. Example: He had a gut feeling that Devorah had a card up her sleeve and was just waiting until the right moment to play it.» tener una sorpresa reservada = have + something up + Posesivo + sleeve ; have + a card up + Posesivo + sleeve .
Example: He nervously looked at her, she had something up her sleeve, and he knew it. Example: He had a gut feeling that Devorah had a card up her sleeve and was just waiting until the right moment to play it.» tomar por sorpresa = storm .
Example: On October 6, 1976, an angry mob stormed the university to attack students who seemed to threaten the nation.» visita sorpresa = surprise visit .
Example: Rumors are even floating that President Bush, who has yet to set foot in San Francisco since being elected, might make a surprise visit.