/soɾpɾenˈdente/
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Translation
surprising, amazing
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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