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    Paréntesis (en. Parenthesis)

    /paˈɾentesis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A punctuation mark used to insert additional information in a text.
    In the sentence 'The house (which is old) was restored', the parenthesis encloses additional information.
    En la frase 'La casa (que es antigua) fue restaurada', el paréntesis encierra información adicional.
    An interval of time or space established between two events.
    The project was suspended, but we are in a parenthesis until a decision is made.
    El proyecto fue suspendido, pero estamos en un paréntesis hasta que se tome una decisión.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'parenthesis', meaning 'interruption'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    time parenthesis
    A period during which something stops or is temporarily suspended.
    paréntesis de tiempo
    make a parenthesis
    Temporarily interrupting a discourse or action to clarify or add a comment.
    hacer un paréntesis

    Related Words

    clause
    A phrase or expression inserted into discourse to provide additional information.
    inciso
    nesting
    Use of parentheses within other parentheses to include multiple clarifications or details.
    anidación

    Slang Meanings

    To express in a discourse that an additional comment will be made.
    I am going to make a parenthesis and say that everyone has done a great job.
    Voy a hacer un paréntesis y decir que todos han hecho un gran trabajo.