sin avisar
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sin avisar(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. without warning
Se presentaron a cenar sin avisar, y yo no tenía suficiente comida para todos.They showed up for dinner without warning, and I didn't have enough food for everyone.
b. without any prior warning
La enfermedad se presentó sin avisar. Yo un día estaba bien, y al día siguiente estaba gravemente enfermo.The illness presented itself without any prior warning. One day I was fine, and the next day I was seriously ill.
c. unexpectedly
Los accidentes ocurren sin avisar, por eso son accidentes.Accidents occur unexpectedly. That's what makes them accidents.
d. unannounced
Soy crítico gastronómico y a menudo voy a los restaurantes sin avisar. Quiero ver cómo funcionan en el día a día.I'm a food critic and often go to restaurants unannounced. I want to see how they work on a day-to-day basis.
e. out of the blue
Ana llegó a media noche sin avisar, y yo estaba ya en la cama.Ana showed up out of the blue at midnight, and I was already in bed.
f. without telling anyone
El recepcionista se fue a comer sin avisar, y la recepción quedó desatendida durante una hora.The receptionist went for lunch without telling anyone, and the reception was unattended for one hour.
g. without saying anything
Vendió la casa sin avisar a su familia. - ¿Qué me dices? ¿Y qué hicieron cuando se enteraron?He sold the house without saying anything to his family. - You don't say! And what did they do when they found out?
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