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armistice

/ˈɑːmɪstɪs/ /-məstəs/

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proper noun

Armisticio

The armistice agreement signed between the Allies and Germany on 11 November 1918 to end World War I; (by extension) the end of World War I.

Examples :

"The Armistice, signed on November 11, 1918, marked the end of World War I. "

El Armisticio, firmado el 11 de noviembre de 1918, marcó el fin de la Primera Guerra Mundial.

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noun

Armisticio, tregua, cese de hostilidades

A (short) cessation of combat; a ceasefire, a truce.

Examples :

"The teachers declared an armistice during the noisy classroom, allowing students a brief period of quiet before starting the next lesson. "

Los profesores declararon un armisticio durante el ruidoso aula, permitiendo a los estudiantes un breve período de silencio antes de comenzar la siguiente lección.

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noun

Armisticio, tregua

A formal agreement, especially between nations, to end combat.

Examples :

"After a long and tiring water balloon fight, the kids declared an armistice to refill their supplies. "

Después de una larga y agotadora pelea de globos de agua, los niños declararon una tregua para rellenar sus suministros.

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