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    Interrumpa (en. Interrupt)

    /interrumˈpa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To stop or interrupt the course of an action.
    Don't interrupt me while I'm speaking.
    No me interrumpas mientras hablo.
    To cause something not to continue.
    If you interrupt the flow of water, a problem will arise.
    Si interrumpes el flujo de agua, se creará un problema.
    To break a conversation or a speech.
    The child interrupted the class with questions.
    El niño interrumpió la clase con preguntas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'interrumpere', meaning 'to break between'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    do not interrupt
    A warning for someone not to interrupt.
    no interrumpir
    please interrupt
    A polite request for an interruption to stop.
    interrumpa por favor
    interrupting sleep
    Waking someone up abruptly.
    interrumpir el sueño

    Related Words

    interruption
    Action of interrupting something.
    interrupción
    interrupted
    That has been stopped or suspended.
    interrumpido

    Slang Meanings

    To butt into a conversation uninvited.
    Don't be such an interrupter, let him finish his idea.
    No seas tan interrumpa, deja que termine su idea.
    To break the rhythm of a party or gathering.
    That joke interrupts the atmosphere of the party.
    Esa broma interrumpa el ambiente de la fiesta.