abrupt movement
[/əˈbrʌpt ˈmuːvmənt/]
nounpl: abrupt movements
movimento abrupto
1. a sudden, unexpected change in position or direction without warning or smoothness
The car came to an abrupt movement when the driver suddenly braked.
O carro teve um movimento abrupto quando o motorista freou repentinamente.
2. a jerky or startling physical motion that happens quickly and without gradual transition
His abrupt movement toward the door startled everyone in the room.
Seu movimento abrupto em direção à porta assustou todos na sala.
3. an unexpected shift or change in body position or gesture
The dancer's abrupt movement created a dramatic effect on stage.
O movimento abrupto da dançarina criou um efeito dramático no palco.
In Brazilian Portuguese, both 'movimento abrupto' and 'movimento brusco' are acceptable, with 'brusco' being slightly more colloquial. In American English, this phrase is commonly used in fitness contexts (exercise form), driving instructions, and theatrical descriptions. The concept is culturally neutral but frequently appears in safety protocols and medical assessments.
NYC Slang
jerk move / sudden move
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