English–Spanish
“sudden” in Spanish
How to say “sudden” in Spanish
“Sudden” in Spanish is brusco.
Sudden, jarring change in plans or tone.
Example sentences with brusco
El autobús hizo una parada brusca y todos se tambalearon.
The bus made a sudden stop and everyone staggered.
Tips for using brusco
- When the meaning is only 'sudden', speakers often use repentino to avoid implying harshness or rudeness.
Other Spanish words for “sudden”
Hubo un súbito cambio de planes.
There was a sudden change of plans.
La lluvia repentina nos sorprendió.
The sudden rain surprised us.