De repente
Example: De repente empezó a llover durante nuestro paseo.
Definition
"De repente" is an adverbial phrase used to describe an action or event happening suddenly or unexpectedly, often without warning. For example, in the phrase 'De repente empezó a llover durante nuestro paseo,' it means 'It suddenly started raining during our walk.'
Etymology
The phrase "de repente" comes from Spanish, where 'de' means 'of' or 'from,' and 'repente' is derived from Latin 'repentinus,' meaning 'sudden' or 'unexpected.' Did you know? The Latin root 'repentinus' is also the origin of the English word 'repent,' but in Spanish, 'de repente' strictly conveys suddenness.
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"De repente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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