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surprising turn

[/sərˈpraɪzɪŋ tɜːrn/]
noun phrasepl: surprising turns
volta surpreendente
1. An unexpected change in direction, development, or outcome of events
The plot took a surprising turn when the main character was revealed to be the villain.
O enredo tomou uma volta surpreendente quando se revelou que o personagem principal era o vilão.
2. An astonishing or unforeseen shift in circumstances or situation
In a surprising turn of events, the underdog team won the championship.
Em uma volta surpreendente dos acontecimentos, o time desclassificado ganhou o campeonato.
NYC Slang
wild turn of events
Synonyms
unexpected turntwistsurprise developmentsudden changeastonishing development
Antonyms
expected outcomepredictable resultanticipated development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
volta surpreendente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
virada surpreendente
Alternative common variant in São Paulo
Portugal
reviravolta surpreendente
Preferred term in Portuguese Portuguese, emphasizing dramatic change
General Brazilian
desenvolvimento inesperado
More formal alternative

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