Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
travessão
noun
/træveˈsɐ̃w/
Definition
a long dash or horizontal line used in writing, often to indicate a break in thought or to set off dialogue.
Examples
- He said—travessão, please let me finish my thought.
- She wasn’t sure if she should go home—travessão; maybe a friend could convince her otherwise.
Meaning
In typography, travessão refers to the em dash, which serves various grammatical functions, such as connecting related clauses or indicating interruptions in speech.
Synonyms
- dash
- em dash
- horizontal line