paréntesis

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See also: parèntesis and parêntesis

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Etymology

From Late Latin parenthesis (addition of a letter to a syllable in a word), from Ancient Greek παρένθεσις (parénthesis).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /paˈɾentesis/ [paˈɾẽn̪.t̪e.sis]

Noun

paréntesis m (plural paréntesis)

  1. parenthesis
  2. break, gap, (period of temporal interruption)
    Synonyms: hiato, interrupción

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