No. 4,491 in Catalan
moratòria
A "moratòria" is a temporary suspension or delay of an activity or obligation.
In a sentence
El govern va anunciar una moratòria fiscal per ajudar les petites empreses.
The government announced a tax moratorium to help small businesses.
Here, 'moratòria' is used to refer to the delay or suspension in tax obligations for businesses.
Després de l'assaj del grup, van decidir fer una moratòria de concerts per descansar.
After the group's rehearsal, they decided on a moratorium of concerts to rest.
In this sentence, 'moratòria' indicates a temporary halt or suspension in performing concerts.
La moratòria dels pagaments va ser essencial per evitar la fallida de moltes famílies.
The moratorium on payments was essential to prevent the bankruptcy of many families.
The term 'moratòria' here implies the suspension or postponement of payment obligations.
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