Usage examples of "taking by surprise" in English with translation to Spanish

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News of her pregnancy took her by surprise. La noticia de su embarazo la tomó por sorpresa.
Nothing can take an American by surprise. It has often been said that the word "impossible" was not a French one. People have obviously looked in the wrong dictionary. In America, all is easy, all is simple and mechanical difficulties are overcome before they arise. Nada puede pillar por sorpresa a un estadounidense. A menudo se ha dicho que la palabra "imposible" no era francesa. Obviamente, la gente miró en el diccionario equivocado. En Estados Unidos, todo es fácil, todo es simple y las dificultades mecánicas se solucionan antes de surgir.
Taken by surprise, I couldn't think of anything to say. Al ser cogido por sorpresa, no se me ocurrió nada que decir.
Our army took the kingdom by surprise. Nuestro ejército tomó el reino por sorpresa.
The news took us by surprise. La noticia nos tomó por sorpresa.
The fort was attacked by surprise. El fuerte fue atacado por sorpresa.
The news took him by surprise. La noticia le pilló por sorpresa.
The news that she got divorced was a big surprise. Las noticias sobre su divorcio fueron una gran sorpresa.
Tell her that I am taking a shower. Dile que me estoy dando una ducha.
To my surprise, the noted psychologist was accused of a kidnapping. A mi sorpresa, el connotado psicólogo fue acusado de secuestro.
Tom is taking a few days off. Tom se está tomando un par de días libres.
To our surprise, Tom came to our party with Mary. Para nuestra sorpresa, Tom vino con Mary a nuestra fiesta.
The newspaper always keeps us informed of the events taking place in the world. El periódico siempre nos informa sobre los eventos que suceden en el mundo.
The Tigers lost the game, which was a surprise to us. Los Tigres perdieron el juego, lo que fue una sorpresa para nosotros.
How many milligrams are you taking right now? ¿Cuántos miligramos tomas ahora?
His behavior never ceases to surprise me. Su conducta nunca deja de sorprenderme.
I was taking a bath when he came. Estaba dándome un baño cuando él vino.
Tom began to suspect that Mary was planning a surprise birthday party. Tom comenzó a sospechar que Mary estaba planeando una fiesta sorpresa de cumpleaños.
Keep taking this antibiotic until it is gone. Siga tomando este antibiótico hasta que se acabe.
They're coming! Don't move a muscle or you'll ruin the surprise. ¡Ya llegan! No muevas un músculo o arruinarás la sorpresa.
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