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excepción

ehk-seh-PYOHNek.seˈpθjon

“excepción” means “exception” in Spanish (A case that does not follow the general rule).

exception

Also: exclusion
NounfB1
A visual representation of an exception: four identical blue squares are lined up in a row, but one item in the center is a red circle, standing out from the pattern.

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Todos los estudiantes deben asistir, sin excepción.

B1

All students must attend, without exception.

La ley permite una excepción para casos de emergencia.

B2

The law allows an exception for emergency cases.

Mi abuela es la excepción a la regla de que a nadie le gusta el brócoli.

B1

My grandmother is the exception to the rule that nobody likes broccoli.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • salvedad (caveat)
  • particularidad (peculiarity)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • hacer una excepción – to make an exception
  • sin excepción – without exception
  • a excepción de – with the exception of

Idioms & Expressions

  • La excepción confirma la regla. – The exception proves the rule (meaning that the existence of an exception confirms that a general rule exists).

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "excepción" in Spanish:

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: excepción

Question 1 of 1

Which phrase correctly uses 'excepción' to mean 'everyone came but Maria'?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin word *exceptio*, which means 'a taking out' or 'an objection.' It has maintained this core meaning of being taken out of a general group or rule.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: exceptionFrench: exceptionItalian: eccezione

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'excepción' masculine or feminine?

It is feminine. Always use 'la excepción' or 'una excepción.' This follows the pattern of most Spanish nouns that end in -ción.

What is the difference between 'excepción' and 'excepto'?

'Excepción' is the noun (the thing that is excluded). 'Excepto' is usually a preposition or conjunction meaning 'except' or 'but,' used to introduce the thing being excluded: 'Todos excepto yo' (Everyone except me).