unexpected

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BrE /ʌnɪkˈspektɪd/ AmE /ʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

adjective en → es

1 SURPRISE [attributive, predicative] A2

not planned or expected; surprising

inesperado, inesperada

  • an unexpected visitor/guest

Collocations unexpected event · unexpected news

  • She received an unexpected phone call.

    Recibió una llamada telefónica inesperada.

2 UNPLANNED [attributive, predicative] B1

not planned or prepared for; unplanned

no previsto, no planeado

  • an unexpected problem

Collocations unexpected expense · unexpected delay

  • There was an unexpected delay in the project.

    Hubo un retraso no previsto en el proyecto.