🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Saída repentina

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sɐˈidɐ ʁeˈpentinɐ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sudden Departure/ˈsʌd.ən dɪˈpɑːr.tʃər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A saída repentina do chefe pegou todos de surpresa."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An unexpected or abrupt leaving or exit, often implying a sense of urgency or surprise.

    "The sudden departure of the CEO left the company in disarray."
  2. 2

    A quick or unforeseen exit from a situation or location.

    "His sudden departure from the meeting caught everyone off guard."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'sudden' originates from the Middle English 'sodeyn', derived from the Old French 'soudain', which in turn comes from the Latin 'subitus', meaning 'unexpected'. 'Departure' comes from the Old French 'departir', meaning 'to part', which has roots in the Latin 'departire', meaning 'to divide'. Over time, the meanings have evolved to signify an abrupt leaving or exit.

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