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Imbitado-Sorpresa

/im.biˈta.ðo sorˈpɾe.sa/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A surprise invitation or unexpected call to an event.

    "She received an imbitado-sorpresa for the party, which she had no idea was happening."
  2. 2

    An event or occasion that is organized as a surprise for someone.

    "The imbitado-sorpresa for his birthday was a complete success, catching him off guard."

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The term 'imbitado' is derived from the Spanish verb 'imbitir', which means to invite or to call upon, while 'sorpresa' comes from the Latin 'surprendere', meaning to seize or take by surprise. The combination reflects a cultural context where surprise invitations are common in social gatherings.

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