De repente
Example: De repente, a chuva começou e todos correram para se abrigar.
Definition
"De repente" is an adverbial phrase in Portuguese used to indicate that something happens suddenly or unexpectedly, without warning or prior indication. For example, in the sentence 'De repente, a chuva começou,' it means 'Suddenly, the rain started.'
Etymology
The phrase "de repente" comes from Portuguese, where 'de' means 'of' or 'from' and 'repente' means 'suddenness' or 'unexpected event.' It literally translates to 'from suddenness,' reflecting the abrupt nature of the action it describes. Did you know? The word 'repente' has roots in Latin 'repentinus,' meaning sudden or unexpected.
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