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"De pronto" 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 pronto" and "pronto" below.
de pronto(
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prohn
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toh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (abruptly)
a. suddenly
Estábamos en el parque cuando de pronto empezó a llover.We were at the park when it suddenly started to rain.
b. all of a sudden
Estábamos viendo una película y de pronto se fue la luz.We were watching a movie when all of a sudden the lights went off.
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).
