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sudden end
[ˈsʌdən end]
noun
pl: sudden ends
fim repentino
1.
An unexpected or abrupt conclusion or termination of something
The sudden end of the movie left the audience confused.
O fim repentino do filme deixou o público confuso.
2.
A quick or unforeseen death or cessation
His sudden end shocked everyone in the community.
Seu fim repentino chocou todos na comunidade.
Synonyms
abrupt end
unexpected conclusion
premature termination
abrupt termination
Antonyms
gradual end
slow conclusion
expected outcome
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
fim repentino
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fim de repente
Colloquial variation used in Rio
São Paulo
fim abrupto
More formal usage common in São Paulo
Portugal
fim súbito
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
come to a sudden end
meet a sudden end
bring to a sudden end
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