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cesar

to cease

verb seh-SAHR Less Common

Origin: From Latin cessare.

Also means

to stop

Usage Note

Cesar is used formally and in written registers (cesar en el cargo = 'to leave a post'). In everyday speech parar or dejar de are more common for 'to stop'. Note the capital César is the proper name Caesar; the lowercase verb cesar is distinct. Cesar en sus funciones is the standard formula for an official leaving office.

Examples

"Las negociaciones cesaron sin acuerdo."

Natural Translation

The negotiations ceased without an agreement.

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