No. 796 in Italian
pausa
"Pause" or "break."
In a sentence
Dobbiamo fare una pausa durante il lavoro.
We need to take a break during work.
Here, 'pausa' means 'a break' or 'a pause' in the context of taking a moment's rest from work.
La pausa caffè è il momento migliore della giornata.
The coffee break is the best moment of the day.
In this sentence, 'pausa' refers to a scheduled interval, specifically a coffee break, indicating a pause in activities to enjoy a specific event.
C'è stata una pausa nel flusso di informazioni.
There was a pause in the flow of information.
Used here, 'pausa' denotes an interruption or a stop in the continuity of something, emphasizing the temporary cessation of an activity or process.
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