No. 5,274 in Catalan
break
The Catalan word "break" translates to "descans" or "pausa" in English, meaning "a pause or rest."
In a sentence
Vaig fer una pausa per esmorzar.
I took a break to have breakfast.
Here, "pausa" (break) is used to indicate a pause or a momentary stop in activity to engage in another activity, in this case, breakfast.
Es va trencar el vidre de la finestra.
The glass of the window broke.
In this sentence, "trencar" (break) is used in the sense of something becoming divided or damaged, referring to the glass.
Necessito una pausa per descansar.
I need a break to rest.
In this context, "pausa" (break) is used to signify time taken off from an activity to relax or recuperate.
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