de repente

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/dʒi ʁeˈpẽ.tʃi/
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Suddenly, without warning.
Practice using de repente in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Ele apareceu de repente na porta.
    He appeared suddenly at the door.
  • A dor passou de repente.
    The pain went away suddenly.
  • Tudo mudou de repente.
    Everything changed suddenly.
  • A luz se apagou de repente.
    The light went out suddenly.
  • De repente, começou a chover.
    Suddenly, it started to rain.

Similar words

subitamente
de súbito

Meanings

Unexpected change

time
neutral
Said when something happens quickly and unexpectedly.

Examples

  • De repente, começou a chover.
    Suddenly, it started to rain.
  • A luz se apagou de repente.
    The light went out suddenly.
  • Ele apareceu de repente na porta.
    He appeared suddenly at the door.
  • A dor passou de repente.
    The pain went away suddenly.
  • Tudo mudou de repente.
    Everything changed suddenly.

Similar words

subitamente
de súbito

Etymology

The preposition de combines with repente, sudden impulse.

FAQ

What does de repente mean?

Suddenly, without warning.

Does it describe a planned event?

Usually no; it stresses a lack of warning.

Can it begin a sentence?

Yes: De repente, começou a chover.

Is the expression fixed?

Yes, keep de repente together.

How is de repente pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /dʒi ʁeˈpẽ.tʃi/.

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