Significado en español

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Weren't expecting that

¡Eso no me lo esperaba!

🇬🇧 UK //wɜːnt ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ ðæt// 🇺🇸 US //wɜrnt ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ ðæt//

Significado de Weren't expecting that

An expression of surprise at an unexpected event.

Una expresión de sorpresa ante un evento inesperado.

In simple words: A surprise or sudden change that is not anticipated.

Una sorpresa o cambio repentino que no se anticipa.

Weren't expecting that en una frase

• When she won the lottery, we all said, 'weren't expecting that!'Cuando ganó la lotería, todos dijimos: '¡Eso no me lo esperaba!'
• He walked in with a new puppy and everyone exclaimed, 'weren't expecting that!'Entró con un cachorro nuevo y todos exclamaron: '¡Eso no me lo esperaba!'
• After the show, everyone was shocked and said, 'weren't expecting that!'Después del espectáculo, todos se quedaron en shock y dijeron: '¡Eso no me lo esperaba!'
• The twist in the movie was so good; I thought, 'weren't expecting that!'El giro de la película fue tan bueno; pensé: '¡Eso no me lo esperaba!'
• When they announced the new project, I was like, 'wow, weren't expecting that!'Cuando anunciaron el nuevo proyecto, pensé: '¡wow, eso no me lo esperaba!'

Cómo usar Weren't expecting that

Used primarily in casual spoken English to express surprise or disbelief. It's not suitable for formal writing. Best used among friends or in informal contexts.

Se usa principalmente en el inglés hablado informal para expresar sorpresa o incredulidad. No es adecuado para la escritura formal. Mejor usarlo entre amigos o en contextos informales.

Grammar pattern

standalone chunk

Memory hint

Think of a surprise party when you say 'weren't expecting that!'

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Weren't expecting that

• really weren't expecting that
• totally weren't expecting that
• kind of weren't expecting that
• honestly weren't expecting that

Synonyms for Weren't expecting that

• surprised by that
• didn't see that coming
• unexpected
• not anticipated
• taken aback

Common mistakes with Weren't expecting that

• Incorrectly using in formal contexts.
• Using with a positive tone when context is negative.
• Failing to use the contraction correctly, e.g., saying 'were not expecting that'.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Weren't expecting that

¿Qué significa Weren't expecting that?

Una sorpresa o cambio repentino que no se anticipa.

¿Qué significa Weren't expecting that en español?

Una sorpresa o cambio repentino que no se anticipa.

¿Cuál es la definición de Weren't expecting that?

Una expresión de sorpresa ante un evento inesperado.

¿Cómo se usa Weren't expecting that en una frase?

When she won the lottery, we all said, 'weren't expecting that!'

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Weren't expecting that?

He walked in with a new puppy and everyone exclaimed, 'weren't expecting that!'

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Weren't expecting that?

Algunas alternativas comunes son surprised by that, didn't see that coming, unexpected, not anticipated, taken aback.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a Weren't expecting that?

Suele combinarse con really weren't expecting that, totally weren't expecting that, kind of weren't expecting that, honestly weren't expecting that.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Weren't expecting that?

Incorrectly using in formal contexts. Using with a positive tone when context is negative. Failing to use the contraction correctly, e.g., saying 'were not expecting that'.

¿Cómo se pronuncia Weren't expecting that?

US: //wɜrnt ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ ðæt//, UK: //wɜːnt ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ ðæt//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Weren't expecting that es formal o informal?

"Weren't expecting that" es informal, así que encaja en conversaciones casuales con amigos y familia.

¿Cuándo debo usar Weren't expecting that?

Se usa principalmente en el inglés hablado informal para expresar sorpresa o incredulidad. No es adecuado para la escritura formal. Mejor usarlo entre amigos o en contextos informales.