is interrupting
[ɪz ˈɪn.tə.rʌp.tɪŋ]
verb
está interrompendo
1. Present continuous form indicating the action of breaking in on someone's speech or activity
He is interrupting the meeting with his constant questions.
Ele está interrompendo a reunião com suas perguntas constantes.
2. Temporarily stopping or breaking the continuity of something
The construction is interrupting traffic on Main Street.
A construção está interrompendo o trânsito na Rua Principal.
3. Cutting off or interfering with a person while they are speaking
She is interrupting him every time he tries to speak.
Ela está o interrompendo toda vez que ele tenta falar.
In Brazilian Portuguese culture, interrupting during conversation is often viewed differently than in English-speaking cultures. While in professional American contexts interruptions are generally discouraged, in Brazil casual conversation frequently features overlapping speech patterns. In Portugal, the formal 'estar a interromper' construction reflects more formal communication standards.
NYC Slang
cutting someone off, breaking in, or butting in
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