Usage examples of "was surprised" in English with translation to Spanish

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Nancy was surprised that Bob won the first prize in the contest. Nancy se sorprendió de que Bob ganara el primer lugar en el concurso.

I was surprised at the news of his sudden death. Me sorprendió la noticia de su muerte repentina.

She was surprised at the news. Ella estaba sorprendida de las noticias.

Tom was surprised that Mary had changed so much. Tom quedó sorprendido de que Mary haya cambiado tanto.

Tom was surprised by what he learned in sex education class. Tom estaba sorprendido por lo que aprendió en la clase de educación sexual.

Tom was surprised that Mary showed up. Tom se sorprendió de que Mary apareciera.

I was surprised to get a call from Tom. Me sorprendió recibir una llamada de Tom.

I was surprised by his perseverance. Me sorprendió su perseverancia.

You bet I was surprised. Pues claro que me sorprendió.

Tom was surprised by Mary's behavior. Tom quedó sorprendido con el comportamiento de Mary.

The man was surprised at the news. El hombre se sorprendió con la noticia.

I was surprised at the discovery. El descubrimiento me sorprendió.

I was surprised at her immediate recognition of me. Me sorprendió que ella me haya reconocido inmediatamente.

She was surprised to find many beautiful things in the box. Se sorprendió al encontrar tantas cosas bonitas dentro de la caja.

The whole neighborhood was surprised at the news. El vecindario entero se sorprendió por la noticia.

Tom was surprised that Mary had never listened to November Rain. Tom estaba sorprendido de que Mary no hubiera escuchado nunca November Rain.

She was surprised too. Ella también estaba sorprendida.

Tom was surprised to see how skimpy Mary's new swimsuit was. Tom se sorprendió al ver cuán poco le cubría a Mary su nuevo bañador.

I was surprised at you and your brother appearing on TV. Me sorprendió veros a ti y a tu hermano en la televisión.

Tom was surprised that Mary complained so much. Tom quedó sorprendido de que Mary se quejara tanto.

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