Meaning
sudden, abrupt
- happening quickly, unexpectedly, and without warning
In a sentence
Un repentino calo delle temperature ha sorpreso gli abitanti della città.
A sudden drop in temperature surprised the city's residents.
La sua decisione così repentina non fu compresa da nessuno.
Her sudden decision was understood by no one.
Hai notato un miglioramento repentino nella sua salute?
Did you notice an abrupt improvement in his health?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| repentino | masculine · singular |
| repentina | feminine · singular |
| repentini | masculine · plural |
| repentine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: common in written Italian, journalism, and literature rather than casual conversation.
- Often describes changes, turns, or shifts in conditions, mood, or weather.