What does surgir in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word surgir in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use surgir in Spanish.

The word surgir in Spanish means issue from, appear, something come up. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word surgir

issue from

verbo intransitivo (brotar, manar) (water: well up)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El manantial surge entre unas piedras.
The spring issues from between some rocks.

appear

verbo intransitivo (aparecer, alzarse)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
En Islandia surgió un nuevo volcán. Con la llegada del dictador, surgió un movimiento revolucionario.
In Iceland, a new volcano has appeared. With the arrival of the dictator, a new revolutionary movement appeared.

something come up

locución verbal (algo inesperado)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Surgió un imprevisto y no podré ir hoy a cenar.
Something came up and I can't make it to dinner tonight.

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