De repente
Example: De repente empezó a llover durante nuestro paseo.
Definition
"De repente" is a Spanish adverbial phrase meaning suddenly or unexpectedly, used to describe an action or event that occurs quickly without warning, as in "De repente empezó a llover durante nuestro paseo" (Suddenly, it started to rain during our walk).
Etymology
The phrase "de repente" literally translates to 'of suddenness' or 'with suddenness' in English. It comes from the Latin word 'repentē,' meaning suddenly or unexpectedly. Did you know that this phrase has been used in Spanish to convey abruptness for centuries, capturing moments that catch us off guard?
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"De repente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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