interrupted

• Describe algo que ha sido temporalmente detenido o cortado, a menudo refiriéndose a una acción, proceso o habla.

Describes something that has been stopped or broken off temporarily, often referring to an action, process, or speech.

1. Stopped temporarilyB1formal

   Describes something that has been stopped or broken off before it was finished.

   interrumpido

   • The interrupted phone call left her feeling frustrated.
   • His interrupted speech was met with applause when he resumed.
   • The interrupted game was postponed until the next day.

   Sinónimoscut shortdiscontinuedincompletesuspendedunfinished

   Antónimoscontinuousongoingunbrokenuninterrupted

2. Broken continuityB2formal

   Describes a sequence or process that has been broken or disturbed.

   interrumpido

   • The interrupted flow of traffic caused long delays.
   • Her interrupted sleep made her feel tired all day.
   • The interrupted broadcast was due to technical difficulties.

   Sinónimosbrokendiscontinuousdisrupteddisturbedintermittentsuspended

   Antónimoscontinuousunbrokenuninterrupted

• Verbo utilizado para indicar la acción de detener el habla de alguien o la continuación de alguna actividad, a menudo interponiéndose o creando una pausa.

A verb used to indicate the act of stopping someone from speaking or an activity from continuing, often by breaking in or causing a pause.

1. Stop someone speakingA2formal

   To break the continuity of a conversation or speech by speaking while someone else is talking.

   interrumpir a alguien que habla

   • Please don't interrupt me while I'm explaining.
   • She interrupted the speaker to ask a question.
   • He was interrupted by a phone call during the meeting.

   Sinónimosbarge inbreak inbutt inchime incut incut offdisturbinterject

2. Stop an activity or processB1formal

   To cause an activity or process to stop temporarily.

   interrumpir una actividad o proceso

   • The construction work interrupted the traffic flow.
   • A power outage interrupted the broadcast.
   • The alarm interrupted his sleep.

   Sinónimosbreakdelayhaltintermitpausepostponesuspend

   Antónimoscontinuepersistproceedresume

3. Break a continuous line or surfaceB2formal

   To break the continuity of a physical line, surface, or pattern.

   Interrumpir una línea o superficie continua

   • A row of trees interrupts the flat landscape.
   • The river interrupts the road at several points.
   • Tall buildings interrupt the skyline.

   Sinónimosbreachbreakcutrupture

   Antónimosconnectcontinuejoin