la
feminine
/interupˈθjon/
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Translation
interruption
Word origin
From Latin interruptio, from interrumpere ('to break apart'), a compound of inter ('between') and rumpere ('to break'). English 'interrupt' and 'rupture' share the root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- interrumpere
- English cognates
- interrupt, rupture
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralinterrupciones
Examples
breve suministro eléctrico.
There was a brief interruption in the electricity supply.
.
She finished the talk without any interruption.
, .
Forgive the interruption, but it is urgent.
constantes concentrarme.
The constant interruptions would not let me concentrate.
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The interruption of the service lasted three hours.
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