sudden

The word 'improvviso' in Italian is used to describe something that happens unexpectedly or without warning, just like the English word 'sudden'. It can be used to describe events, changes, or actions that occur abruptly or without preparation. For example, 'una pioggia improvvisa' means 'a sudden rain'.

Example sentences using: improvviso

Ha avuto un cambio di umore improvviso.

He had a sudden change of mood.

This phrase describes a situation where someone's mood alters unexpectedly.

È scoppiato un temporale improvviso durante il picnic.

A sudden storm broke out during the picnic.

Here, the word 'improvviso' indicates that the storm occurred unexpectedly while they were having a picnic.

Ho ricevuto una notizia improvvisa che ha cambiato i miei piani.

I received sudden news that changed my plans.

In this example, the phrase indicates that unexpected news arrived, leading to a change in the speaker's plans.