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pause

/pɔːz/ /pɔz/

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noun

Botón de pausa

A button whose functions are pausing and resuming something, such as a DVD player, a video game or a computer.

Examples :

"The pause button on the DVD player stopped the movie during the exciting chase scene. "

El botón de pausa del reproductor de DVD detuvo la película durante la emocionante escena de persecución.

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noun

Pausa, interrupción, descanso

A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.

Examples :

"The teacher announced a pause in the lesson to let students ask questions. "

El profesor anunció una pausa en la lección para que los estudiantes pudieran hacer preguntas.

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Pausa, descanso

A short time for relaxing and doing something else.

Examples :

"After a long morning of studying, a ten-minute pause to eat breakfast was a welcome break. "

Después de una larga mañana de estudio, una pausa de diez minutos para desayunar fue un descanso bienvenido.

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noun

Pausa, duda, vacilación

Hesitation; suspense; doubt.

Examples :

"Before making a decision about the new project, she felt a pause of doubt. "

Antes de tomar una decisión sobre el nuevo proyecto, sintió una pausa de duda.

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noun

Pausa, signo de puntuación

In writing and printing, a mark indicating the place and nature of an arrest of voice in reading; a punctuation mark.

Examples :

"Teach the pupil to mind the pauses."

Enseñe al alumno a prestar atención a los signos de puntuación.

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Párrafo, pausa

A break or paragraph in writing.

Examples :

"The author put a pause in the essay after describing the setting. "

El autor puso una pausa en el ensayo después de describir el escenario.

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noun

Pausa, calderón

A sign indicating continuance of a note or rest.

Examples :

"The music teacher pointed to the pause in the sheet music, indicating the musician should hold the note for a longer duration. "

El profesor de música señaló la pausa en la partitura, indicando que el músico debía mantener la nota durante más tiempo.

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Pausa, interrupción

(as direct object) take pause: hesitate; give pause: cause to hesitate

Examples :

"The teacher's unexpected question caused a pause in the lively classroom discussion. "

La pregunta inesperada del profesor causó una pausa en la animada discusión en el aula.

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verb

Hacer una pausa, parar

To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.

Examples :

"After studying for three hours, she paused to drink some water and stretch her legs. "

Después de estudiar durante tres horas, hizo una pausa para beber agua y estirar las piernas.

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verb

Hacer una pausa, detenerse

To interrupt an activity and wait.

Examples :

"When telling the scary story, he paused for effect."

Cuando contaba la historia de miedo, hizo una pausa para dar efecto.

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Hesar, hacer una pausa, demorar

To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.

Examples :

"Before answering the question, I paused to think about the best response. "

Antes de responder a la pregunta, hice una pausa para pensar en la mejor respuesta.

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verb

Pausar, detener

To halt the play or playback of, temporarily, so that it can be resumed from the same point.

Examples :

"to pause a song, a video, or a computer game"

Pausar una canción, un video o un juego de computadora.

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verb

Considerar, reflexionar

To consider; to reflect.

Examples :

"Before making a decision about the job offer, she paused to consider the pros and cons. "

Antes de tomar una decisión sobre la oferta de trabajo, hizo una pausa para considerar los pros y los contras.

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