abrupt

The Spanish word 'abrupto' translates to 'abrupt' in English. It is often used in contexts where there is a sudden or unexpected change. For example, a sudden halt in a conversation, an abrupt change of weather, or an unexpected change in direction or plan. Much like the English equivalent, 'abrupto' can be used in both physical and conceptual terms, making it a versatile and commonly used word in the Spanish language.

Example sentences using: abrupto

El cambio abrupto de temperatura me enfermó.

The abrupt change in temperature made me sick.

This sentence talks about a sudden change in temperature, which is described as 'abrupt', causing the speaker to fall ill.

Su partida fue tan abrupta que no tuve tiempo de despedirme.

His departure was so abrupt that I didn't have time to say goodbye.

Here, someone's departure is described as being 'abrupt', or sudden, which meant that the speaker didn't have time to say goodbye.

La caída abrupta de las acciones desencadenó una crisis financiera.

The abrupt fall in stocks triggered a financial crisis.

This phrase is indicating that an abrupt, or sudden, fall in stocks provoked a financial crisis.