sudden call
[/ˈsʌdn kɔːl/]
nounpl: sudden calls
chamada repentina
1. An unexpected or unplanned telephone call or summons that arrives without warning
I received a sudden call from my boss asking me to come to the office immediately.
Recebi uma chamada repentina do meu chefe pedindo para eu ir ao escritório imediatamente.
2. An urgent request or demand for someone's immediate attention or presence
The sudden call to duty meant he had to abandon his vacation plans.
O chamado repentino ao dever significou que ele teve que abandonar seus planos de férias.
3. In sports or entertainment, an unexpected selection or summons to perform
The athlete got a sudden call to join the national team for the Olympics.
O atleta recebeu uma convocação repentina para integrar a seleção nacional para as Olimpíadas.
In Brazilian culture, 'chamada repentina' often refers to unexpected professional demands or social obligations that require immediate response. In American culture, particularly in NYC, this phrase is commonly used in business contexts to describe urgent job-related communications. The term carries connotations of disruption and urgency in both cultures.
NYC Slang
out-of-the-blue call
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