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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.

.

The interruption of the service lasted three hours.

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This word is part of lesson 97.