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abrupt in Portuguese

abrupt in Portuguese is abrupto, brusco, rude — abrupt means happening suddenly and without warning.

abrupt in Portuguese

abrupto
adj
brusco
adj
brusco
adj
Curt in manner. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
rude
adj
Curt in manner. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
abscindir
verb
(transitive, archaic) To tear off or asunder. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
abscindir
verb
To interrupt suddenly. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
interromper
verb
To interrupt suddenly. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

What does "abrupt" mean?

  1. adj Happening suddenly and without warning.
    "The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm sounded."
  2. adj Blunt or curt in manner, verging on rude.
    "Her abrupt reply left him wondering what he'd done wrong."
  3. adj Very steep, as if broken off sharply.
    "The path ended at an abrupt drop into the ravine."
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abrupt in a sentence

  • The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm sounded.
  • His departure from the company was abrupt.
  • Her abrupt reply left him wondering what he'd done wrong.
  • The path ended at an abrupt drop into the ravine.

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What is "abrupt" in Portuguese?

"abrupt" in Portuguese is abrupto, brusco, rude. abrupt means: Happening suddenly and without warning.

How do you use "abrupt" in a sentence?

Example: "The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm sounded." In Portuguese, "abrupt" is abrupto, brusco, rude.

Are there other ways to say "abrupt" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "abrupt": abrupto, brusco, rude, abscindir, interromper.

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