pausa

This is the 1660th most frequent Spanish word.

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pausa

Pause; a temporary stop or interruption.


Here, 'pausa' is used to refer to a break or interruption within an activity to rest or perform another minor activity.

Tomamos una pausa para tomar café.

We took a pause to have coffee.


In this case, 'pausa' indicates an interruption or a stoppage in a continuous action, in this instance the movie.

La pausa en la película fue inesperada.

The pause in the movie was unexpected.


Here, 'pausa' is used in the imperative form, advising someone to momentarily stop an action for deliberation or thought.

Haz una pausa antes de responder.

Take a pause before responding.