Excepciones (en. Exceptions)

/eksɛpˈsjones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Cases that do not follow the established norm or rule.
In most classes, exceptions are not allowed.
En la mayoría de las clases, no se permiten excepciones.
Situations that allow a deviation from a rule.
Exceptions to the regulations must be approved by management.
Las excepciones al reglamento deben ser aprobadas por la dirección.
Restrictions or special conditions in an agreement.
Exceptions may exist in the rental contract.
Pueden existir excepciones en el contrato de alquiler.

Etymology

From Latin 'exceptio', which means the action of taking away.

Common Phrases and Expressions

without exceptions
Applying uniformly to all cases.
sin excepciones
make exceptions
Allowing something to be done differently from the established norm.
hacer excepciones
except for
With the exception of; except.
a excepción de

Related Words

exception
Act of excepting something.
excepción
to except
Leaving out of a rule or condition.
exceptuar
norm
General rule that is followed.
norma

Slang Meanings

Making an exception at a social event.
I don’t feel like going out today, but I’ll make an exception and attend the party.
Hoy no tengo ganas de salir, pero haré una excepción y asistiré a la fiesta.
Being flexible with work rules.
The boss sometimes makes exceptions with arrival times.
El jefe a veces hace excepciones con los horarios de entrada.