/repenˈtino/

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Translation

sudden

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Word origin

From Latin repentinus ('sudden'), from repente ('suddenly').

Origin
Latin
Root
repentinus

Grammar

Femininerepentina
Masc pluralrepentinos
Fem pluralrepentinas

Examples

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A sudden change in the weather caught us off guard.

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Her sudden departure left everyone worried.

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I felt a sudden pain in my chest.

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What a sudden decision you have made!

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The sudden silence frightened the children.

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This word is taught in chapter 36, lesson 3: repentino, linterna, zorro and 7 more words.