De repente
Example: De repente, empezó a llover mientras caminábamos por el parque.
Definition
"De repente" is a Spanish adverbial phrase used to describe an action or event that occurs suddenly or unexpectedly, without warning. It often implies an immediate change in circumstances, as in 'De repente, empezó a llover mientras caminábamos por el parque.'
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.' It literally translates to 'from suddenness,' perfectly capturing the sense of an unforeseen event.
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"De repente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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