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“exception” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/eksθepˈθjon/

Example

No hay excepción en esta regla.

This rule allows no exceptions.

Illustration for excepción (exception)

How to say “exception” in Spanish

“Exception” in Spanish is excepción.

A singled-out case excluded from a general rule.

Full entry for excepción: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with excepción

Haremos una excepción por esta vez.

We will make an exception this time.

Tips for using excepción

  • Sin excepción means 'without exception' as a strong blanket statement, while hacer una excepción refers to permitting a specific case.

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