Meaning
exclamation
In a sentence
Ha fatto un'esclamazione di sorpresa quando mi ha visto.
He made an exclamation of surprise when he saw me.
Hai sentito la sua esclamazione dalla cucina?
Did you hear his exclamation from the kitchen?
Non capisco questa esclamazione nel tuo messaggio.
I don't understand this exclamation in your message.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| esclamazione | feminine · singular |
| esclamazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use esclamazione for the utterance itself; interiezione is the grammatical label for words like ah, oh, boh.
- In punctuation, punto esclamativo means the exclamation mark; esclamazione alone usually refers to the spoken or written outburst.
- Common in neutral and formal contexts. In casual speech, people may prefer commento, urlo, or reazione depending on the situation.