surgir

Senses

1. 1.

   to emerge; to arise

   to come into view or existence, especially unexpectedly or suddenly

2. 2.

   to spring up; to appear

   to originate or develop, as a problem, question, or idea

3. 3.

   to well up; to gush

   to flow or burst forth (of water, emotion, etc.)

Examples

• "Del mar surgió una isla desconocida."

  An unknown island emerged from the sea.

• "Surgieron varios problemas durante la reunión."

  Several problems arose during the meeting.

• "De repente surgió la idea de hacer un viaje."

  Suddenly the idea of taking a trip sprang up.

Usage

Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used with "de" to indicate origin or source (surgir de). Frequently appears in news and literary writing. Do not confuse with "surgidero" (anchorage) or "resurgir" (to resurge).