sudden

[/ˈsʌdn̩/]
adjective
repentino
1. occurring or done quickly and unexpectedly; without warning
The sudden storm caught everyone by surprise.
A tempestade repentina pegou todos desprevenidos.
2. marked by abruptness; happening all at once
There was a sudden change in the weather.
Houve uma mudança repentina no tempo.
3. swift and immediate in action or effect
He made a sudden decision to quit his job.
Ele tomou uma decisão repentina de sair do trabalho.
In American English, 'sudden' is frequently used in casual speech, often in the phrase 'all of a sudden' which is the colloquial equivalent of 'suddenly.' In Brazilian Portuguese, 'repentino' is the standard choice for most contexts, while 'súbito' appears more in literary or formal writing. The concept of suddenness is culturally significant in both contexts when describing unexpected life events or natural phenomena.
NYC Slang
out of nowhere
Synonyms / Sinônimos
abruptunexpectedswifthastyprecipitousunforeseen
Antonyms / Antônimos
gradualexpectedslowanticipateddeliberate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
repentino
most common and widely used term
General Brazilian
súbito
more formal or literary variant
Rio de Janeiro
repentino
standard usage
São Paulo
repentino
standard usage
Portugal
repentino
also used; 'súbito' more common in formal contexts

Related Words

suddenlysuddennessabruptnessunexpectedness

Related Idioms & Phrases

all of a sudden
sudden death
sudden impact
sudden burst
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