Interrupción (en. Interruption)

/in-te-rup-ˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Temporary interruption of a process or activity.
The meeting had an interruption due to an urgent call.
La reunión tuvo una interrupción debido a una llamada urgente.
Action of interrupting someone in their speech or activity.
His interruption was frowned upon by the rest of the group.
Su interrupción fue mal vista por el resto del grupo.
Cut in the continuity of a service or medium.
There was an interruption in the water supply.
Hubo una interrupción en el suministro de agua.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'interruptio', which means 'cut' or 'stopping'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

service interruption
Temporary halt of a service.
interrupción de servicio
interruption of thought
Stop or alteration in the flow of ideas.
interrupción del pensamiento

Related Words

interrupt
To stop or cut something that is in progress.
interrumpir
interference
Action of interfering or interrupting.
interferencia
suspension
Temporary cessation of an activity.
suspensión

Slang Meanings

An unexpected cut in the conversation.
He had an interruption when we were talking about our plans.
Tuvo una interrupción cuando estábamos hablando de nuestros planes.
To bother someone while they are speaking.
I don't like being interrupted when I present my ideas.
No me gusta que me hagan interrupciones cuando expongo mis ideas.