el inesperado
unexpected
Que pasa sin aviso y que no se pensaba que iba a pasar.
The Spanish word "inesperado" translates to "unexpected" in English.
Meaning:
- Inesperado is an adjective used to describe something that was not anticipated, foreseen, or predicted. It indicates an event, situation, or occurrence that happens suddenly or without warning.
Parts of the Word:
- The prefix in- is a negation prefix in Spanish, meaning "not" or "un-."
- Esperado comes from the verb esperar, which means "to expect" or "to wait for."
- Therefore, inesperado literally means "not expected."
Usage:
- It can describe events, reactions, results, or changes that occur unexpectedly.
Examples:
- Un resultado inesperado — An unexpected result
- La llegada inesperada — The unexpected arrival
Synonyms:
- Imprevisto (unforeseen)
- Sorprendente (surprising)
- Súbito (sudden)
Antonyms:
- Esperado (expected)
- Previsible (predictable)
- Anticipado (anticipated)
In summary, inesperado refers to anything that takes someone by surprise or isn’t planned or predicted.
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Examples
Recibí un regalo inesperado en mi cumpleaños.adjective
I received an unexpected gift on my birthday.
Estos resultados fueron completamente inesperados para todos.adjective
These results were completely unexpected for everyone.
Una visita inesperada interrumpió la tranquila tarde.adjective
An unexpected visit interrupted the quiet afternoon.
El final de la película fue totalmente inesperado.adjective
The ending of the movie was totally unexpected.
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