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Sarcasm & Humor
¡Qué sorpresa!
Used to mock surprising situations that are not surprising at all.
Literal Meaning
What a surprise!
Actual Meaning
Said with irony when something expected happens.
Examples in Context

¿El tren vuelve a retrasarse? ¡Qué sorpresa!

Se olvidó de nuevo de mi cumpleaños. ¡Qué sorpresa!

Ella llegó tarde a la reunión. ¡Qué sorpresa!

Helpful Tips
  • 1Be aware that this is often used in a deadpan manner.
  • 2The sarcasm can be amplified with exaggerated body language.
  • 3This phrase can also work in both positive and negative contexts depending on the tone.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
Sorprendente
Inesperado
No me digas
Vaya, que novedad
Imprevisto
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