Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hiato
noun
[ee-AH-toh]

Definition
An interruption or break in a sequence or continuity.

Examples
- O hiato entre as duas sílabas permite uma pronúncia mais clara.
- Na poesia, o hiato pode ser utilizado para criar um efeito rítmico interessante.

Meaning
In linguistics, ‘hiato’ refers to a situation where two vowels occur in adjacent syllables, often in a way that breaks the natural flow of speech.

Synonyms
- interrupção
- pausa
- brecha