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    Repentino (en. Sudden)

    /re.pen'ti.no/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That occurs abruptly or unexpectedly.
    The accident was sudden and we had no time to react.
    El accidente fue repentino y no tuvimos tiempo de reaccionar.
    That manifests in a rapid manner.
    His improvement in health was sudden and surprising.
    Su mejora en la salud fue repentina y sorprendente.
    That arrives without prior notice.
    The storm arrived suddenly, causing chaos in the city.
    La tormenta llegó de manera repentina, causando caos en la ciudad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'repentinus', which means 'sudden' or 'unexpected'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sudden change
    A rapid and unannounced transformation.
    cambio repentino
    sudden difficulties
    Difficulties that arise unexpectedly.
    dificultades repentinas
    sudden success
    An achievement that happens quickly and unexpectedly.
    éxito repentino

    Related Words

    surprise
    An emotional reaction to something unexpected.
    sorpresa
    unexpected
    An event that had not been anticipated.
    imprevisto
    abruptness
    The quality of being abrupt in behavior.
    brusquedad

    Slang Meanings

    Something that arrives without prior notice.
    That news was sudden, no one expected it.
    Esa noticia fue repentina, nadie se lo esperaba.
    Rapid change in the situation.
    The sudden rise in prices took everyone by surprise.
    La repentina subida de precios tomó a todos por sorpresa.