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change abruptly
[tʃeɪndʒ əˈbrʌptli]
verb phrase
mudar abruptamente
1.
to alter or transform suddenly and without warning
The weather changed abruptly, and it started raining heavily.
O tempo mudou abruptamente, e começou a chover muito.
2.
to shift direction or course suddenly
He changed abruptly from being friendly to being cold and distant.
Ele mudou abruptamente de ser amigável para ser frio e distante.
NYC Slang
switch up real quick
Synonyms
shift suddenly
turn abruptly
switch suddenly
transform instantly
alter sharply
Antonyms
change gradually
transition slowly
evolve gradually
progress steadily
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
mudar abruptamente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
mudar de repente
Common alternative phrasing
Portugal
mudar subitamente
Preferred form in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
do a complete 180
turn on a dime
change course abruptly
have a sudden change of heart
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