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surpresa

[sur-pre-ZA]
nounfemininepl: surpresas
surprise
1. An unexpected or astonishing event or occurrence
It was a complete surprise when she arrived at the party.
Foi uma surpresa completa quando ela chegou na festa.
2. A feeling of wonder or astonishment caused by something unexpected
He looked at me with surprise on his face.
Ele me olhou com surpresa no rosto.
3. Something given or done to create astonishment or delight
We planned a birthday surprise for her.
Planejamos uma surpresa de aniversário para ela.
NYC Slang
surprise
Synonyms
espantoassombroadmiraçãopasmo
Antonyms
expectativaprevisão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
surpresa
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
surpresa
Common colloquial: 'que surpresa!' (what a surprise!)
São Paulo
surpresa
Standard usage, often used in business contexts
Portugal
surpresa
Standard usage; also 'surpresa-festa' for surprise party

Related Idioms & Phrases

de surpresa (by surprise; unexpectedly)
que surpresa! (what a surprise!)
surpresa-festa (surprise party)
levar uma surpresa (to be surprised; to get a surprise)
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