subitaneidade
1. the quality or state of happening quickly and unexpectedly, without warning
The suddenness of the storm caught everyone off guard.
A subitaneidade da tempestade pegou todos de surpresa.
2. abruptness in manner, speech, or action
Her decision's suddenness shocked her family.
A subitaneidade da sua decisão chocou sua família.
3. the quality of being precipitous or steep
The suddenness of the cliff made it dangerous to climb.
A inclinação abrupta do penhasco o tornou perigoso para escalar.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'subitaneidade' is the formal noun form, but colloquially Brazilians often use phrases like 'de repente' (suddenly) or 'do nada' (out of nowhere) in everyday speech. In American English, 'suddenness' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when describing unexpected events or weather changes.
NYC Slang
out of nowhere / outta nowhere - used to express unexpected occurrence
Related Idioms & Phrases
all of a sudden - de repente / de súbito
like a bolt from the blue - como um raio
taken aback - pego de surpresa
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