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to interrupt
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interrumpir
to stop or pause a process, activity, etc. temporarily
Transitive: to interrupt a process or activity
Example
She interrupted the meeting to ask a question.
Ella interrumpió la reunión para hacer una pregunta.
He interrupted the lecture to clarify a point.
Él interrumpió la conferencia para aclarar un punto.
02
interrumpir, perturbar
to disturb or disrupt the calmness or serenity of a situation or person
Transitive: to interrupt sb/sth
Example
A sudden argument interrupted the peaceful dinner, leaving everyone uncomfortable.
Una discusión repentina interrumpió la cena pacífica, dejando a todos incómodos.
The sirens interrupted the otherwise peaceful night in the city.
Las sirenas interrumpieron la noche por lo demás tranquila de la ciudad.
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interrumpir, cortar la palabra
to stop someone from speaking by speaking or acting before they finish
Transitive: to interrupt sb
Example
The teacher interrupted the student to correct a misunderstanding.
El profesor interrumpió al estudiante para corregir un malentendido.
Interrupting the speaker, she asked a question that could n’t wait.
Interrumpiendo al orador, ella hizo una pregunta que no podía esperar.
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interrumpir, romper
to disrupt or break the continuous flow or smoothness of something
Transitive: to interrupt sth
Example
A colorful painting on the wall interrupted the otherwise dull decor.
Una pintura colorida en la pared interrumpió la decoración por lo demás monótona.
The tree roots interrupted the sidewalk, creating uneven surfaces.
Las raíces del árbol interrumpieron la acera, creando superficies irregulares.
Interrupt
01
interrupción, señal de interrupción
a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out