hiato - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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hiato (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

"Hiato" is a noun in the Spanish language.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription of "hiato" in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /iˈato/.

Translation Options into English

The word "hiato" can be translated into English as: - hiatus - gap - pause

Meaning and Usage

In Spanish, "hiato" refers to a break or interruption in something, commonly used in various contexts. In linguistics, it specifically refers to the separation of two vowels in adjacent syllables rather than forming a diphthong.

It is a technical term that is frequently used in linguistic contexts, especially in phonetics and phonology discussions. Its usage is more common in written contexts, particularly in academic texts, but it can also be encountered in oral discourse among professionals in the linguistic field.

Frequency of Use

"Hiato" has moderate frequency in professional and academic contexts, particularly in linguistics. It may be less common in everyday conversation.

Example Sentences

  1. El término "hiato" se refiere a la separación de vocales en una sílaba.
    The term "hiatus" refers to the separation of vowels in a syllable.

  2. Un hiato puede causar confusión en la pronunciación de ciertas palabras.
    A hiatus can cause confusion in the pronunciation of certain words.

  3. En la poesía, un hiato puede alterar el ritmo del verso.
    In poetry, a hiatus can alter the rhythm of the verse.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "hiato" itself is not typically found in many idiomatic expressions, it can be used metaphorically to describe pauses or gaps in various contexts.

Example Sentences with Idiomatic Usage

  1. Hubo un hiato en nuestra conversación que hizo que ambos nos sintiéramos incómodos.
    There was a hiatus in our conversation that made both of us feel uncomfortable.

  2. El proyecto entró en un hiato debido a la falta de fondos.
    The project entered a hiatus due to a lack of funding.

  3. Después de un hiato de varios años, decidí retomar mis estudios.
    After a hiatus of several years, I decided to resume my studies.

  4. Durante el hiato en la serie, los fanáticos hicieron muchas especulaciones sobre el final.
    During the hiatus of the series, fans made many speculations about the ending.

Etymology

The word "hiato" comes from the Latin "hiatus," which means "opening" or "gap," and is derived from the verb "hiāre," meaning "to gape" or "to open." This Latin term was borrowed into Spanish with the same meaning.

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23-07-2024