De sobte
Example: De sobte, va començar a ploure mentre caminàvem pel parc.
Definition
"De sobte" is a Catalan adverbial phrase meaning 'suddenly' or 'all of a sudden,' used to describe an action or event that happens unexpectedly or abruptly, often without prior warning or indication.
Etymology
The phrase "de sobte" comes from Catalan, where "de" means 'of' or 'from,' and "sobte" derives from the Latin 'subitus,' meaning 'sudden.' Did you know that 'subitus' also gave rise to the English word 'sudden'? So, "de sobte" literally conveys the idea of something occurring 'from suddenness.'
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"De sobte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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