abrupt cut
[/əˈbrʌpt kʌt/]
nounpl: abrupt cuts
corte abrupto
1. a sudden, unexpected interruption or cessation of something, often without warning or smooth transition
The abrupt cut in the music startled the audience.
O corte abrupto na música assustou o público.
2. a sudden reduction or discontinuation of services, funding, or resources
The abrupt cut in government funding affected many schools.
O corte abrupto no financiamento do governo afetou muitas escolas.
3. in film and video editing, a direct transition from one scene to another without fade or dissolve effects
The director used an abrupt cut to create a jarring effect.
O diretor usou um corte abrupto para criar um efeito perturbador.
The term is frequently used in Brazilian media and business contexts, particularly when discussing budget reductions or film/television editing techniques. In the USA, it's common in film and entertainment industries. In both cultures, it can carry negative connotations when referring to service or funding interruptions.
NYC Slang
hard cut; sharp cut
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