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sudden ending

[/ˈsʌdən ˈɛndɪŋ/]
nounpl: sudden endings
término súbito
1. An abrupt or unexpected conclusion to something
The movie had a sudden ending that surprised the audience.
O filme teve um término súbito que surpreendeu a audiência.
2. An unforeseen or precipitous cessation of an event, relationship, or activity
The sudden ending of their partnership caught everyone off guard.
O término súbito da parceria deles pegou todos desprevenidos.
Synonyms
abrupt endingunexpected conclusionsudden stopprecipitous endunforeseen termination
Antonyms
gradual endingslow conclusionexpected endingplanned conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
término súbito
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fim repentino
Alternative colloquial expression
Rio de Janeiro
encerramento abrupto
More formal variation
Portugal
fim súbito
European Portuguese preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

to come to a sudden end
to meet a sudden ending
out of the blue
when it rains, it pours
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