he was surprised

he was surprised(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. se sorprendió
How did Clay react when he got all those presents? - He was surprised.¿Cómo reaccionó Clay cuando le dieron todos esos regalos? - Se sorprendió.
b. se quedó sorprendido
Jack picked up the newspaper, and he was surprised to see his own face on the front cover.Jack cogió el periódico y se quedó sorprendido al ver su propio rostro en la portada.
c. le extrañaba
He was surprised that he was the only there at 3:15 when the meeting was supposed to start at 3:00.Le extrañaba ser el único allí a las 3:15 cuando le reunión debía empezar a las 3:00.
d. se extrañó
He was surprised to see Maria at the party because she had said she wasn't going.Se extrañó de ver a María en la fiesta porque ella había dicho que no iría.
e. estaba sorprendido
When I looked at Miguel, I could tell he was surprised, but he didn't seem altogether in the mood for the party.Cuando miré a Miguel, noté que estaba sorprendido, pero no me pareció que estuviera muy de humor para la fiesta.
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