Pausar
Example: Voy a pausar la música para contestar el teléfono.
Definition
"Pausar" means to temporarily stop or interrupt music or sound in order to resume it later, as in the example phrase, 'Voy a pausar la música para contestar el teléfono,' which means stopping the music briefly to answer the phone.
Etymology
The word "pausar" comes from the Latin verb "pausare," which means to stop or cease temporarily. It entered Spanish maintaining its meaning of making a brief stop, especially in contexts like music or speech. Did you know? The root is related to 'pause' in English, reflecting a shared Latin origin.
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