Cesaron (en. They ceased)
/seˈsaɾon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To stop doing something.
They ceased their activity due to the rain.
Ellos cesaron su actividad debido a la lluvia.
To interrupt or put an end to an action.
The workers ceased the strike after reaching an agreement.
Los trabajadores cesaron la huelga tras llegar a un acuerdo.
To stop or finish a process.
Gas emissions ceased after the implementation of new policies.
Las emisiones de gases cesaron tras la implementación de nuevas políticas.
Etymology
From Latin 'cessare', which means 'to stop' or 'to cease'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hostilities ceased
It refers to reaching a peace agreement or stopping a conflict.
cesaron las hostilidades
cease to work
It means to stop working at a certain moment.
cesar de trabajar
cease in the attempt
It implies giving up on something that was being pursued.
cesar en el intento
Related Words
cease
Verb that indicates the action of interrupting or ending something.
cesar
cessant
A person who has stopped working in a position or job.
cesante
cessation
Action or effect of ceasing.
cesación
Slang Meanings
To stop doing something important.
The group ceased their project due to lack of resources.
El grupo cesó en su proyecto por la falta de recursos.
To stop an activity immediately.
At the party, everyone ceased when the police arrived.
En la fiesta, todos cesaron cuando llegó la policía.