This is the 2178th most frequent Portuguese word.
pausa
"Pausa" means "pause" or "break" in English.
In this sentence, 'pausa' is used to refer to a break or a period of rest taken during an activity.
Fiz uma pausa para descansar durante o almoço.
I took a break to rest during lunch.
Here, 'pausa' refers to an interruption or a suspension in an ongoing event or process.
A apresentação foi interrompida por uma pausa inesperada.
The presentation was interrupted by an unexpected pause.
In this context, 'pausa' denotes a brief stop or halt intentionally made during an action, such as playing music.