Súbita (en. Sudden)

/suˈβita/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That happens unexpectedly and quickly.
The sudden arrival of the storm caught us by surprise.
La súbita llegada de la tormenta nos tomó por sorpresa.
That changes abruptly.
His mood underwent a sudden change.
Su humor sufrió un cambio súbito.
That occurs without prior notice.
The sudden death of the actor shocked his fans.
La súbita muerte del actor conmocionó a sus fans.

Etymology

From Latin 'subitus', meaning sudden or unexpected.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sudden surprise
An unexpected event that causes astonishment.
súbita sorpresa
sudden change
A change that occurs quickly and without warning.
cambio súbito
sudden decision
A decision made instantly.
súbita decisión

Related Words

surprise
A feeling experienced when something unexpected happens.
sorpresa
sudden
That occurs quickly and without notice.
repentina
abrupt
That has a rough or abrupt character.
brusca

Slang Meanings

Something unexpected that causes excitement.
That party was a sudden event that we will all remember.
Esa fiesta fue una súbita que todos recordaremos.
A radical and rapid change in life.
His move was a sudden change that no one expected.
Su mudanza fue una súbita que nadie esperaba.