sorpresa

Definitions of sorpresa
  1. noun
    an attack without warning
    synonyms: rebato
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    types:
    acechadera, acecho, celada, emboscada, trampa, zalagarda
    the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
    type of:
    arremetida, asalto, ataque
    (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
  2. noun
    a sudden unexpected event
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    types:
    aldabonazo, disgusto, golpe
    an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
    type of:
    cambio, modificación
    an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
  3. noun
    the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
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    type of:
    asombro, estupor, pasmo
    the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
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