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"De repente" is a phrase which is often translated as "suddenly", and "pronto" is an adverb which is often translated as "soon". Learn more about the difference between "de repente" and "pronto" below.
de repente(
deh
rreh
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pehn
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teh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. suddenly
Estaba caminando a la escuela cuando de repente comenzó a llover.I was walking to school when suddenly it started to rain.
b. all of a sudden
De repente, el aula se llenó de estudiantes.All of a sudden, the classroom was full of students.
2. (possibly)
pronto(
prohn
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toh
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
