sorpreso→ surprisedItalian word meaning
"sorpreso" is a A2-level Italian word meaning "surprised". Below you can find 10 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Italian conversations.
10 stories
Example Sentences
The Tortoise and the Hare
La lepre è molto sorpresa.
The hare is very surprised.
The Wrong Word
Il cameriere sembra sorpreso.
The waiter looks surprised.
Delivery to Wrong Address
Era sorpreso di ricevere un pacco.
He was surprised to receive a package.
Who Sent the Flowers?
David sembrava sorpreso.
David looked surprised.
Puss in Boots
Il giovane fu sorpreso, ma diede al gatto quello che chiedeva.
The young man was surprised, but he gave the cat what he asked for.
Noise from the Neighbor
Thomas sembrava sorpreso.
Thomas looked surprised.
The Anonymous Message
Si sentiva sorpresa e confusa allo stesso tempo.
She felt surprised and confused at the same time.
Cultural Misunderstanding
Il signor Schmidt è sembrato leggermente sorpreso ma ha annuito educatamente.
Herr Schmidt looked slightly surprised but nodded politely.
Complaining About Service
Il cameriere sembrava sorpreso, come se l'avesse completamente dimenticata.
The waiter looked surprised, as if he had forgotten about her completely.
Complaint at Restaurant
Il cameriere sembrava sorpreso e si è scusato immediatamente.
The waiter looked surprised and apologized immediately.