interjection

• Substantivo que designa uma palavra ou expressão usada como exclamação súbita para expressar emoção, ou o ato de inserir um comentário.

A noun referring to a word or phrase used as an abrupt exclamation to express emotion, or the act of interjecting a remark.

1. ExclamationB1formal

   A sudden, short utterance that expresses a strong emotion such as surprise, pain, joy, or anger.

   Interjeição

   • "Ouch!" is an interjection expressing pain.
   • He let out an interjection of surprise when he saw the gift.
   • The audience's interjections of laughter filled the room.

   Sinônimoscallcryejaculationexclamationshoututterancewhoopyell

2. InterruptionB2formal

   The act of interrupting a conversation or activity by saying something abruptly.

   Interrupção

   • Her interjection during the meeting was not appreciated.
   • The speaker paused after an unexpected interjection from the crowd.
   • Frequent interjections can disrupt the flow of a discussion.

   Sinônimosinterpositioninterruption

   Antônimoscompletionconclusioncontinuation