interrução

[ĩ.te.ɾu.ˈsɐ̃w̃]

nounfemininepl: interrupções

interruption

1. The act of breaking off or stopping something that was in progress

The interruption caused the speaker to lose his train of thought.

A interrupção fez o palestrante perder o fio da meada.

2. A break or pause in continuity

There was a brief interruption in the power supply.

Houve uma breve interrupção no fornecimento de energia.

3. An act of speaking while someone else is speaking

His constant interruptions during meetings are annoying.

Suas interrupções constantes durante as reuniões são irritantes.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

interrução

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

interrupção

Same standard usage as in Brazil

sem interrupção - without interruption

sofrer uma interrupção - to suffer an interruption

causar uma interrupção - to cause an interruption

interrupção de gravidez - termination of pregnancy/abortion

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