exclamation mark
[/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən mɑːrk/]
nounpl: exclamation marks
ponto de exclamação
1. A punctuation mark (!) used to express strong emotion, emphasis, or surprise at the end of a sentence or phrase
She shouted 'Watch out!' and jumped back from the edge.
Ela gritou 'Cuidado!' e pulou para trás da beira.
2. A typographical symbol indicating excitement, urgency, or intensity in written communication
The advertisement used multiple exclamation marks to grab attention: 'Amazing Sale! Everything Must Go!'
O anúncio usava múltiplos pontos de exclamação para chamar atenção: 'Venda Incrível! Tudo Deve Sair!'
In both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, excessive use of exclamation marks in formal writing is considered unprofessional or overly casual. However, in digital communication and social media, they are commonly used to convey enthusiasm and warmth. In Portuguese, the exclamation mark serves the same grammatical function as in English, though some regional variations exist in how frequently they are used in formal correspondence.
Related Idioms & Phrases
with an exclamation mark - com ênfase ou entusiasmo
ending with an exclamation mark - expressando forte emoção
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