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