pillar desprevenido

to take by surprise

pillar desprevenido(pee-yahr dehs-preh-beh-nee-doh)

transitive verb phrase

1. (general)

(Spain)

a. to take by surprise

Si los pillamos desprevenidos, no podrán defenderse.

If we take them by surprise, they won't be able to defend themselves.

b. to catch unaware

Eduardo me asustó porque me pilló desprevenido.

Eduardo scared me because he caught me unaware.