What is the Spanish word for "sudden"?

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

English

sudden

Spanish

repentina

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Alternative translations of "sudden"

repentino
brusco
inesperado
imprevisto

Examples of how to use "sudden" in Spanish

English
His sudden departure surprised everyone.
Spanish
Su partida repentina sorprendió a todos.
English
The sudden noise woke me this morning.
Spanish
El ruido repentino me despertó esta mañana.
English
She felt a sudden pain in her arm.
Spanish
Ella sintió un dolor repentino en su brazo.
English
A sudden change surprised everyone at work.
Spanish
Un cambio repentino sorprendió a todos en el trabajo.
English
He made a sudden decision to move abroad.
Spanish
Él tomó una decisión repentina de mudarse al extranjero.

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