Súbitamente (en. Suddenly)

/ˈsubitamment/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a sudden or unexpected way.
The weather changed suddenly, surprising everyone.
El clima cambió súbitamente, causando sorpresa en todos.
Without prior notice.
Suddenly, the conversation stopped.
Súbitamente, la conversación se detuvo.
In an unexpected manner.
The news arrived suddenly and left everyone stunned.
La noticia llegó súbitamente y dejó a todos atónitos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'subitāneus', which means 'sudden' or 'unexpected'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

suddenly
Without prior notice; suddenly.
de repente
in the blink of an eye
Very quickly; in an instant.
en un abrir y cerrar de ojos
all of a sudden
In a sudden or abrupt manner.
de golpe

Related Words

sudden
That occurs suddenly.
súbito
abrupt
That happens all of a sudden.
repentino

Slang Meanings

In an unexpected way.
I received a message from my friend suddenly.
Me llegó un mensaje de mi amigo súbitamente.
It happened without prior notice.
The party ended suddenly when the police arrived.
La fiesta terminó súbitamente cuando llegó la policía.