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pause in Portuguese

pause in Portuguese is pausa, descansar, pausar — pause means to stop something briefly, intending to continue later.

pause in Portuguese

pausa
noun
A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.
descansar
verb
(intransitive) To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.
pausar
verb
(intransitive) To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.

What does "pause" mean?

  1. verb To stop something briefly, intending to continue later.
    "We paused our walk beside the river to admire the view."
  2. noun A short break or halt in an activity, or the button that creates one.
    "After a long pause, the speaker smiled and continued with her story."
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pause in a sentence

  • We paused our walk beside the river to admire the view.
  • She paused the film to answer the door.
  • After a long pause, the speaker smiled and continued with her story.
  • There was an awkward pause before anyone spoke.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pause" in Portuguese?
"pause" in Portuguese is pausa, descansar, pausar. pause means: To stop something briefly, intending to continue later.
How do you use "pause" in a sentence?
Example: "We paused our walk beside the river to admire the view." In Portuguese, "pause" is pausa, descansar, pausar.
Are there other ways to say "pause" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "pause": pausa, descansar, pausar.
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