abruptly

S2 W2

BrE /əˈbrʌptli/ AmE /əˈbrʌptli/

adverb en → es

1 SUDDENLY B1

in a sudden and unexpected way, without warning or preparation

de repente, bruscamente

  • verb + abruptly

Collocations abruptly leave · abruptly stop talking

  • He left the meeting abruptly.

    Él abandonó la reunión de repente.

2 ROUGHLY B1

in a rough or harsh manner, without being polite or gentle

bruscamente, sin tacto

  • verb + abruptly

Collocations abruptly interrupt · abruptly refuse

  • She refused to help him abruptly.

    Ella le negó la ayuda bruscamente.