intermission
word
Definition
A short break or pause in the middle of a performance, such as a play, concert, or movie, usually for the audience to rest or get refreshments.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in theater, concerts, and older or special film showings (not with regular movies). Synonyms: 'interval' (UK, esp. theater). Used formally. Not to be confused with 'break' or 'pause', which are more general.
Spanish: intermedio - descanso (teatro)Portuguese (BR): intervalo (espetáculo) - intermissãoPortuguese (PT): intervalo (espetáculo) - intermissãoChinese (Simplified): 中场休息 - 幕间休息Chinese (Traditional): 中場休息 - 幕間休息Hindi: अंतराल (थिएटर/फिल्म)Arabic: استراحة (في عرض مسرحي أو سينمائي)Bengali: বিরতি (নাটক/শো) - আন্তর্বিরতিRussian: антрактJapanese: 休憩（きゅうけい） - 幕間（まくあい）Vietnamese: giờ nghỉ (giữa buổi diễn) - giờ giải lao (trong chương trình biểu diễn)Korean: 인터미션 - 막간Turkish: ara - perde arasıUrdu: وقفہ (تھیٹر/اسٹیج)Indonesian: istirahat (pertunjukan) - jeda (pertunjukan)
Example Sentences
Let's meet in the lobby at intermission.
natural
There will be a 15-minute intermission during the play.
basic
The concert started late after the intermission.
basic
People left their seats for snacks during the intermission.
basic
The movie had no intermission, so we watched straight through.
natural
During intermission, the actors changed their costumes.
natural