Example: O terreno abrupto dificultou muito a construção da estrada.
Definition
"Abrupto" describes terrain or surfaces that are steep, sudden, or sharply inclined, making movement or construction difficult. It often refers to a landscape that is rough and uneven, such as a hillside or cliff that changes elevation quickly.
The word "abrupto" comes from Latin 'abruptus', past participle of 'abrumpere', meaning 'to break off' or 'to break away'. Did you know? The word originally conveyed the idea of something broken off suddenly, which perfectly fits the modern sense of sharp or steep changes in terrain.
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