Meaning
abruptly, suddenly, sharply
In a sentence
La porta si è chiusa bruscamente per il vento.
The door closed abruptly because of the wind.
Perché hai risposto così bruscamente al telefono?
Why did you answer so abruptly on the phone?
Non fermarti bruscamente, c'è una macchina dietro.
Don't stop abruptly, there's a car behind you.
Usage notes
- Use bruscamente for manner or tone: parlare bruscamente. For timing alone, all'improvviso or improvvisamente is often more natural.
- It often sounds harsher than suddenly in English, suggesting roughness, rudeness, or an unpleasant change.
- Placed after the verb most often: interrompere bruscamente, rispondere bruscamente. Before the verb is possible but more marked.