PHRASE · SPANISH VOCABULARY

de repente / entonces

suddenly / then — preterit signal words

First introduced in Chapter 8chapter overview.

How to use this word

Phrase

Use de repente / entonces in the phrase patterns from your chapter: connect it with the articles, pronouns, and verbs you practiced there so exam sentences sound consistent with your textbook.

Example sentences

El De repente / entonces es importante.Learning what "suddenly / then — preterit signal words" means helps me follow the chapter dialogues we study in class.
Él es De repente / entonces.In the practice dialogue my classmate sounds suddenly / then — preterit signal words when she describes the scene outside our dorm.
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FAQ

What does de repente / entonces mean in Spanish?
suddenly / then — preterit signal words (introduced in Chapter 8 in Chapurra).
How do you use de repente / entonces in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is de repente / entonces in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 8. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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