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)
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