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    Tregua (en. Truce)

    /'tregwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Period during which hostile actions between two parties are halted.
    The two nations agreed to a truce to negotiate peace.
    Las dos naciones acordaron una tregua para negociar la paz.
    Rest or pause in a tense or difficult activity.
    I need a truce from work stress.
    Necesito una tregua del estrés del trabajo.
    Commitment to resolving differences peacefully.
    The mediator proposed a truce between the conflicting groups.
    El mediador propuso una tregua entre los grupos en conflicto.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'treuga', meaning 'peace' or 'rest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    God's truce
    Pause in struggles or conflicts, often with religious connotations.
    tregua de Dios
    to grant a truce
    To grant a period of rest or calm.
    dar una tregua
    temporary truce
    Suspension of hostilities for a limited time.
    tregua temporal

    Related Words

    trégua
    Alternative term used in some dialects instead of tregua.
    trégua
    peace
    State of tranquility and absence of war or conflict.
    paz
    agreement
    Agreement between parties on certain terms.
    convenio

    Slang Meanings

    An unexpected pause in a personal conflict.
    I had a truce with my friend after our argument.
    Tuve una tregua con mi amigo después de nuestra discusión.
    Free time to relax.
    Life is so intense; I need a truce from my responsibilities.
    La vida es tan intensa, necesito una tregua de mis responsabilidades.