What is the Spanish word for "abrupt"?

Learn how to say "abrupt" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

abrupt

Spanish

abrupto

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Alternative translations of "abrupt"

repentino
brusco
áspero
escarpado

Examples of how to use "abrupt" in Spanish

English
His abrupt departure was a big surprise.
Spanish
Su partida abrupta fue una gran sorpresa.
English
The meeting came to an abrupt end.
Spanish
La reunión terminó de forma abrupta.
English
She made an abrupt turn down the alley.
Spanish
Ella dio un giro brusco por el callejón.
English
His abrupt answer surprised everyone in class.
Spanish
Su respuesta abrupta sorprendió a todos en la clase.
English
There was an abrupt change in the weather.
Spanish
Hubo un cambio repentino en el clima.

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