abrupt

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. abrupto
A high pressure system moved in bringing an abrupt rise in temperatures.Un sistema de alta presión entró trayendo consigo un aumento abrupto de la temperatura.
b. repentino
Simon's abrupt departure from the president's cabinet has the media all abuzz.La salida repentina de Simón del gabinete del presidente tiene a los medios de comunicación alborotados.
c. súbito
The meeting came to an abrupt conclusion when the cardinal walked in.La reunión llegó a una conclusión súbita cuando entró el cardenal.
d. brusco
Julian underwent an abrupt change in personality after suffering a head injury.Julian experimentó un cambio brusco de personalidad después de sufrir una lesión en la cabeza.
e. de repente (adverb)
The baseball game came to an abrupt halt when it began to rain.El partido de béisbol se paró de repente cuando empezó a llover.
f. bruscamente (adverb)
The party came to an abrupt end when his parents came back from their vacation early.La fiesta terminó bruscamente cuando sus papás volvieron temprano de sus vacaciones.
a. abrupto
Connor's abrupt manner did not earn him many fans at work.La actidud abrupta de Connor no le ganó muchos adeptos en el trabajo.
b. brusco
I'm sorry for my abrupt reply. I misunderstood the question.Lo siento por mi respuesta brusca. No entendí bien la pregunta.
c. cortante
He was taken aback by her abrupt comment and began to feel enraged.Le sorprendió el comentario cortante y empezó a enfurecerse.
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