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Took the suspects by surprise

Pilló a los sospechosos por sorpresa

🇬🇧 UK //tʊk ðə ˈsʌspɛkts baɪ sərˈpraɪz// 🇺🇸 US //tʊk ðə ˈsʌspɛkts baɪ sərˈpraɪz//

Significado de Took the suspects by surprise

Caught the suspects unexpectedly off guard.

Agarró a los sospechosos desprevenidos, sin esperarlo.

In simple words: caught the suspects off guard

pilló a los sospechosos desprevenidos

Took the suspects by surprise en una frase

• The police took the suspects by surprise during the early morning raid.La policía pilló a los sospechosos por sorpresa durante la redada de la madrugada.
• His sudden appearance at the party took everyone by surprise.Su aparición repentina en la fiesta pilló a todos por sorpresa.
• The detectives took the suspects by surprise with their unexpected questions.Los detectives pillaron a los sospechosos por sorpresa con sus preguntas inesperadas.

Cómo usar Took the suspects by surprise

Use in situations where someone is unexpectedly surprised. Suitable for both spoken and written contexts but avoid in overly formal situations.

Se usa cuando alguien se sorprende de forma inesperada. Sirve tanto para hablar como para escribir, pero mejor evitarlo en situaciones muy formales.

Grammar pattern

take + object + by surprise

Memory hint

Imagine a sudden police raid that surprises the suspects!

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Took the suspects by surprise

• take someone by surprise
• catch someone by surprise
• took everyone by surprise

Synonyms for Took the suspects by surprise

• surprised
• astonished
• taken aback
• stunned
• startled

Opposites of Took the suspects by surprise

• prepared
• expectant

Common mistakes with Took the suspects by surprise

• Omitting 'the' before 'suspects'.
• Using 'took' in past perfect when simple past is appropriate.
• Confusing 'take by surprise' with 'catch off guard'.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Took the suspects by surprise

¿Qué significa Took the suspects by surprise?

pilló a los sospechosos desprevenidos

¿Qué significa Took the suspects by surprise en español?

pilló a los sospechosos desprevenidos

¿Cuál es la definición de Took the suspects by surprise?

Agarró a los sospechosos desprevenidos, sin esperarlo.

¿Cómo se usa Took the suspects by surprise en una frase?

The police took the suspects by surprise during the early morning raid.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Took the suspects by surprise?

His sudden appearance at the party took everyone by surprise.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Took the suspects by surprise?

Algunas alternativas comunes son surprised, astonished, taken aback, stunned, startled.

¿Cuál es el opuesto de Took the suspects by surprise?

Significados opuestos incluyen prepared, expectant.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a Took the suspects by surprise?

Suele combinarse con take someone by surprise, catch someone by surprise, took everyone by surprise.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Took the suspects by surprise?

Omitting 'the' before 'suspects'. Using 'took' in past perfect when simple past is appropriate. Confusing 'take by surprise' with 'catch off guard'.

¿Cómo se pronuncia Took the suspects by surprise?

US: //tʊk ðə ˈsʌspɛkts baɪ sərˈpraɪz//, UK: //tʊk ðə ˈsʌspɛkts baɪ sərˈpraɪz//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar Took the suspects by surprise?

Se usa cuando alguien se sorprende de forma inesperada. Sirve tanto para hablar como para escribir, pero mejor evitarlo en situaciones muy formales.