interrompe

Interrompe is a verb meaning to interrupt or break the continuity of something, such as a conversation, a process, or a transmission. It can refer to interjecting a remark, halting an action, or stopping the flow of events. The term appears in several Romance languages with closely related meanings.

Etymology: Interrompe derives from Latin interrumpere, formed from inter- “between” and rumpere “to break.” The sense evolves in modern languages to denote breaking the continuity of something by an action or remark.

Usage across languages: In Spanish, the infinitive is interrumpir and the third-person singular present indicative is interrumpe. Example: “El moderador interrumpe la discusión.” The corresponding noun is interrupción. In Portuguese, the infinitive is interromper and the present indicative for ele/ela is interrompe. Example: “Ela interrompeu a reunião.” The noun is interrupção. In Italian, the infinitive is interrompere and the third-person singular present tense is interrompe. Example: “Il presidente interrompe la riunione.” The noun form is interruzione. Across these languages, the core meaning remains the same: to stop or break the course of something, temporarily or for a momentary insertion.

Usage notes: Interrompe and its cognates are used for speech interruptions, pauses in procedures, or interruptions of services and signals. Context determines whether the action is neutral, polite, or abrupt. Synonyms include interrumpir (Spanish), interromper (Portuguese), and interrompere (Italian).

See also: interrupción, interrupção, interruzione.