/soɾpɾenˈdente/

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Translation

surprising, amazing

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Word origin

From the verb sorprender ('to surprise'), from super- ('over') plus Latin prendere ('to seize'). The same prendere gives English 'apprehend' and 'comprehend'.

Origin
Latin
Root
prendere
English cognates
surprise, apprehend, comprehend

Grammar

Masc pluralsorprendentes

Examples

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It was a surprising ending that nobody expected.

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She has an amazing memory for names.

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The results were surprising for the whole team.

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It is amazing how quickly children learn.

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He gave us some surprising news during dinner.

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This word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 4: sorprendente, alternativo, egoísta and 7 more words.