What is the Spanish word for "exception"?

Learn how to say "exception" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

exception

Spanish

excepción

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Alternative translations of "exception"

salvedad
anomalía
exclusión
desviación

Examples of how to use "exception" in Spanish

English
There is an exception to every rule.
Spanish
Hay una excepción a toda regla.
English
There is one exception to the rule.
Spanish
Hay una excepción a la regla.
English
She made an exception for her friend.
Spanish
Hizo una excepción por su amiga.
English
No exception is allowed during exam week.
Spanish
No se permite ninguna excepción durante la semana de exámenes.
English
He handled the error without exception details.
Spanish
Manejaba el error sin detalles de la excepción.

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