Travessão

Dash

Em inglês, o travessão (dash) usa-se:

1 para introduzir um comentário no meio ou no fim de uma frase: Mary — only God knows why — started screaming her head off. Melinda — is that the nurse's name? — took my temperature. John broke another glass — an example of his clumsiness.

2 antes ou depois de uma palavra colectiva: Bluebells, roses, tulips, daffodils — all these flowers are beautiful. I like some dogs — poodles, spaniels, Alsatians and terriers.

3 para dramatizar: He opened the bag and couldn't believe what he saw — diamonds!

4 para indicar uma interrupção na fala: "What the —" he began, but she held up her hand to silence him