me sorprendí

I was surprised

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I was surprised The first-person singular preterite of sorprenderse. It can also mean “I surprised myself,” especially when referring to one’s own actions or abilities.

SP: Me sorprendí al ver cuánto había crecido.

EN: I was surprised to see how much he had grown.

No me sorprendí por la pregunta.

I wasn't surprised by the question.

Me sorprendí al hallar aquí a tu amiga Rita.

I was surprised to find your friend Rita here.

— Mulholland Drive (2001)

El otro día vi a Gi y me sorprendí.

The other day I saw Gi and was surprised.

— A primera vista (2014)

Hasta yo me sorprendí de lo bien que salió todo al final.

Even I was surprised at how well everything turned out in the end.

Me sorprendí de verdad.

I was truly surprised.

Digamos que no me sorprendí.

Let's just say I wasn't surprised.

Me sorprendí a mí misma.

I surprised myself.

Me sorprendí cuando dijeron que iban a casarse.

I was surprised when they said they were going to get married.