exclamation

[/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: exclamations
exclamação
1. a sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise
She let out an exclamation of joy when she won the lottery.
Ela soltou uma exclamação de alegria quando ganhou na loteria.
2. a punctuation mark (!) used to denote strong emotion, emphasis, or a forceful statement
Don't forget to add an exclamation mark at the end of the sentence!
Não esqueça de adicionar um ponto de exclamação no final da frase!
3. an interjection or exclamatory word or phrase
Common exclamations in English include 'wow', 'ouch', and 'hurray'.
Exclamações comuns em inglês incluem 'wow', 'ouch' e 'hurray'.
In Brazilian Portuguese, exclamations are frequently used in casual speech and written communication, reflecting the expressive nature of the culture. The exclamation mark (!) is used liberally in texts and emails to convey enthusiasm or urgency. In American English, exclamations are common in informal contexts and are considered appropriate to express emotions more openly than in more formal or reserved contexts.
NYC Slang
yo!, fuggedaboutit! (as examples of exclamations commonly used in NYC)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
interjectionoutcryexclamatory remarkcryshout
Antonyms / Antônimos
whisperstatementquestion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exclamação
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
exclamação
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
exclamação
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
exclamação
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

exclaimexclamatoryinterjectionpunctuationemphasisemotion

Related Idioms & Phrases

exclamation point/mark
with an exclamation
burst of exclamation
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