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pausa

pause

noun POW-sah Rare

Also means

break

Usage Note

Pausa is the standard word for a pause or short break in speech, music, or activity. The phrase hacer una pausa ('to take a break') is very common in everyday Spanish. In broadcasting and theater it also refers to a scheduled intermission or commercial break.

Examples

"El orador hizo una breve pausa."

Natural Translation

The speaker made a brief pause.

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