20 Examples of the Use of Parentheses

Use of Parentheses

The parentheses is a punctuation mark used in pairs, each one spaced between words, enclosing information. For example: Juan (my boss) is a great professional.

However, it is common for the entire category to be unknown and a single group of these signs is understood by parentheses, the one that clarifies or specifies something. The different types of speeches admit the introduction of parentheses on different occasions.

What are parentheses for?

Examples of using parentheses

1. Date brackets
   • Roberto Alfredo "the Black"Fontanarrosa (Rosario, November 26, 1944 - ibid, July 19, 2007) was a historical Argentine writer.
   • The film "The Godfather" (1972) is one of the most important in the history of cinema.
2. Theatrical parenthesis
   • -Goodbye. (He slams the door and leaves).
   • MARY. (looking at infinity) I never want to see you again.
3. Clarification parenthesis
   • My father (a great lawyer) is the fundamental reference that I had throughout my life.
   • My brother (the youngest) is studying medicine.
   • Mrs. Norma (my neighbor) has bought that same dress.
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   • Milton Friedman (Nobel laureate in economics in 1976) was an economist, exponent of the monetarist school of thought.
4. Acronym brackets
   • FIFA (International Football Federation) is going through one of the most difficult moments in its history.
   • The UN (United Nations Organization) made the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
5. Parentheses for emoticon
   • : (Expresses sadness.
   • ; ) Give a wink.
   • :) Express happiness.
6. Mathematical parentheses
   • (5+6) * 2.
   • (5,60).
   • F (X) = 4X + 6.
7. Enumeration parentheses
   • The neighboring countries of Argentina are: a) Uruguay; b) Brazil; c) Paraguay; d) Bolivia.
8. Other uses of parentheses
   • Fill in the survey with the opinion (s) you have in each case. Form explanation parenthesis.
   • You need a boy (a) to deliver orders. Option parentheses.
   • ‘Thank you for coming (…) her presence was really gratifying.’ Ellipsis parenthesis.

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