interromper

[ĩ.te.ʁõ.pe(ɾ)]

verb

to interrupt

1. to stop or break the continuity of something

Please don't interrupt me while I'm speaking.

Por favor, não me interrompa enquanto estou falando.

2. to break in on someone's speech or action

She interrupted the meeting to announce the news.

Ela interrompeu a reunião para anunciar a notícia.

3. to cause a temporary stop or suspension

The power outage interrupted our work.

A queda de energia interrompeu nosso trabalho.

NYC Slang

cut off

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese

interromper

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

interromper

Standard usage, very common in formal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

interromper

Standard usage, colloquially may use 'cortar'

Portugal

interromper

Standard European Portuguese, same meaning and usage

interromper a palavra

interromper uma conversa

interromper o silêncio

sem interrupção

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