la pausa
the pause
Example Sentence
Haz una pausa y reflexiona antes de responder.
Take a pause and reflect before answering.
Meaning
la pausa is a pause, meaning a short break in speaking, writing, or action. In polite conversation, it can prevent impulsive replies.
Common Phrases
- hacer una pausa — to take a pause
- una pausa breve — a brief pause
- una pausa incómoda — an awkward pause
Example
Una pausa breve evita malentendidos.
A brief pause avoids misunderstandings.
Common Mistake
Wrong gender: la pausa, not el pausa.