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sorprenderse de(
sohr
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prehn
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dehr
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seh
deh
)A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
1. (general)
a. to be surprised by
Luis y Rocío se sorprendieron de lo amigable que era la gente en Colombia.Luis and Rocio were surprised by how friendly the people in Colombia were.
b. to be surprised at
La maestra se sorprendió de lo bien que le fue a Bárbara en el examen.The teacher was surprised at how well Barbara did on the exam.
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