De sobte
Example: De sobte, va començar a ploure molt fort.
Definition
"De sobte" is an adverbial phrase in Catalan that means suddenly or unexpectedly. It is used to describe an action or event that happens quickly without warning, as in the example phrase where it indicates that the rain started very strongly all of a sudden.
Etymology
The phrase "De sobte" comes from Catalan, where "de" means 'of' or 'from' and "sobte" relates to surprise or abruptness. It reflects the idea of something occurring out of the blue. Did you know that similar expressions exist in other Romance languages, showing a shared concept of suddenness?
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