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de surpresa

[dɨ sũpɾɛˈza]
adverbial phrase
by surprise; as a surprise
1. in a way that is unexpected or catches someone unaware
He arrived at the party by surprise.
Ele chegou à festa de surpresa.
2. without warning or prior notice
They attacked de surpresa in the middle of the night.
Eles atacaram de surpresa no meio da noite.
NYC Slang
out of the blue; by surprise
Synonyms
de repentesubitamenteinesperadamentesem aviso
Antonyms
com avisoesperadamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de surpresa
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
de surpresa
standard usage in Portugal
São Paulo
de surpresa
commonly used in urban contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

levar de surpresa
pegar de surpresa
festa de surpresa
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