surpresa

surprise

Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation

/suɾ.ˈpɾe.zɐ/

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Cultural Note

Brazilians love surprise parties (festas surpresa), especially for milestone birthdays like turning 15 (festa de 15 anos for girls), 30, or 50. The tradition involves elaborate deception to keep the guest of honor unaware. Romantic surprises are also highly valued in Brazilian relationship culture.

📝 Example Sentences

Fizemos uma festa surpresa para ela.

We threw a surprise party for her.

Que surpresa maravilhosa!

What a wonderful surprise!

Ele preparou uma surpresa romântica no Dia dos Namorados.

He prepared a romantic surprise on Valentine's Day.

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Related Words

alegria

joy; happiness; cheerfulness

Noun

festa

party; celebration; festival

Noun

presente

gift; present

Noun

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