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    Repente (en. Suddenly)

    /reˈpente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A change or action that happens unexpectedly.
    The accident happened all of a sudden, without prior warning.
    El accidente ocurrió de un repente, sin aviso previo.
    A moment of sudden clarity or insight.
    I had a sudden inspiration and wrote a poem.
    Tuve un repente de inspiración y escribí un poema.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'repentis', meaning 'suddenly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suddenly
    Suddenly, in an unexpected way.
    de repente
    all of a sudden
    Quickly and without warning.
    de un repente
    suddenly and at the same time
    Simultaneously or at the same instant.
    repente y a la vez

    Related Words

    surprise
    Unexpected situation that causes astonishment.
    sorpresa
    unexpected
    Something that has not been foreseen or anticipated.
    imprevisto

    Slang Meanings

    Something that occurs surprisingly in everyday context.
    The sudden moment he had in class left everyone speechless.
    El repente que tuvo en la clase dejó a todos boquiabiertos.
    An idea or action that occurs without being planned.
    I had a sudden urge and decided to go to the party.
    Me salió un repente y decidí ir a la fiesta.