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inopinado

[i.no.pi.ˈna.du]
adjectivemasculinepl: inopinados
unexpected, unforeseen, surprising
1. Occurring or happening without being expected or anticipated; sudden and surprising
An inopinado visit from an old friend brought back many memories.
Uma visita inopinada de um velho amigo trouxe muitas memórias.
2. Not foreseen or planned; catching someone by surprise
The inopinado news shocked the entire family.
A notícia inopinada chocou toda a família.
Synonyms
inesperadoimprevistosúbitosurpreendentefortuitoacidental
Antonyms
esperadoprevistoplanejadoantecipadoprevisível

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inesperado
More commonly used in everyday speech than 'inopinado'
Portugal
inopinado
Formal and literary usage; preferred in written Portuguese
São Paulo
inesperado
Colloquial preference over 'inopinado'

Related Idioms & Phrases

de forma inopinada - in an unexpected manner
chegada inopinada - unexpected arrival
encontro inopinado - chance encounter
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