sono rimasto sorpreso

I was surprised

→ essere
phrase Rare #36,016
I was surprised Used by a male speaker; a female speaker would say “sono rimasta sorpresa.”
IT: Sono rimasto sorpreso dalla notizia.
EN: I was surprised by the news.

L'altro giorno ho incontrato Gi e sono rimasto sorpreso.

The other day I ran into Gi and was surprised.

— The Way He Looks (2014)

Sono rimasto sorpreso nel vederla così agitata.

I was surprised to see her so agitated.

— Il nastro bianco (2009)

Sono arrivato all'ultimo minuto e ne sono rimasto sorpreso.

I arrived at the last minute and was surprised by it.

— Senna (2010)

Sono rimasto sorpreso quando hai proposto di venire qui.

I was surprised when you suggested coming here.

— Mommy (2014)