Sudden starts with "echarse a"
To describe an action that begins abruptly or unexpectedly, use the reflexive verb echarse followed by a and an infinitive.
This structure is highly common for sudden bursts of movement (like running or shaking) and sudden changes in emotion.
| The jockey arrives at the racetrack and suddenly starts crying. | El jinete llega al hipódromo y se echa a llorar. |
| The frantic horse sees the whip and suddenly starts running. | El caballo frenético ve el látigo y se echa a correr. |
| If you lose the bet, you will suddenly start shaking. | Como pierdas la apuesta, te echarás a temblar. |
Breaking into action with "romper a"
Similarly, you can use the verb romper (literally "to break") followed by a and an infinitive.
Just like "breaking into a sweat" or "breaking into applause" in English, romper a is used for actions that start suddenly, intensely, or involuntarily.
| It is two o'clock and the frantic horses break into a gallop. | Son las dos y los caballos frenéticos rompen a galopar. |
| The prize is for the jockey and the audience in the stands breaks into applause. | El premio es para el jinete y el público en la grada rompe a aplaudir. |
| He gallops in order to win and breaks into a sweat. | Él galopa para ganar y rompe a sudar. |
| He stops the stopwatch and breaks into laughter because of the bet. | Él para el cronómetro y rompe a reír por la apuesta. |
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