Cesaban (en. Ceased)

/θeˈsaban/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To stop doing something, to bring an action to an end.
The protesters ceased their protest after reaching an agreement.
Los manifestantes cesaban en su protesta después de llegar a un acuerdo.
To interrupt a process or activity.
The conversations ceased when the news arrived.
Las conversaciones cesaban cuando llegó la noticia.
To end a period of time related to an activity.
The rains ceased in the afternoon.
Las lluvias cesaban en la tarde.

Etymology

From the verb cesar, from the Latin 'cessare', which means 'to stop' or 'to cease'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to stop working
To stop engaging in work activities.
cesar de trabajar
to cease in one's attempt
To stop trying to achieve something.
cesar en su intento
to cease fire
To halt hostilities in a conflict.
cesar el fuego

Related Words

to cease
To yield or bring an action to an end.
cesar
cessation
The action of ceasing.
cesación
cessant
That has ceased its activity.
cesante

Slang Meanings

To stop abruptly.
When he heard the gossip, he stopped speaking instantly.
Cuando escuchó el chisme, cesó de hablar al instante.
To make an unexpected pause.
In the middle of the party, everyone stopped upon hearing the announcement.
En medio de la fiesta, todos cesaron al escuchar el anuncio.