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    Pausa (en. Pause)

    /ˈpaw.sa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Temporary interruption of an activity.
    We took a pause to rest a bit.
    Hicimos una pausa para descansar un poco.
    A break in an activity or work.
    The teacher asked for a pause before continuing with the class.
    El profesor pidió una pausa antes de continuar con la clase.
    An interval taken to reflect or rest.
    After the pause, we resumed the meeting with new ideas.
    Después de la pausa, retomamos la reunión con nuevas ideas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pausa', meaning 'detention' or 'interruption'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a break
    To interrupt an activity to rest or reflect.
    hacer una pausa
    active pause
    A break that involves performing some light physical activity.
    pausa activa
    commercial break
    An interruption in a program for commercial advertisements.
    pausa para la publicidad

    Related Words

    detention
    Act of stopping something.
    detención
    recess
    Temporary interruption of activities, especially in the school or work context.
    receso
    interruption
    Temporary stop of something that is ongoing.
    interrupción

    Slang Meanings

    Break to go to the bathroom.
    I'm going to take a quick pause to go to the bathroom.
    Voy a hacer una pausa rápida para ir al baño.
    Prolonged break at work.
    Today I took a long pause because I was tired.
    Hoy me tomé una pausa larga porque estaba cansado.