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Pausa

Noun: musical term

Definition: A brief pause or break in a musical piece.

Example sentence: The pianist added a dramatic pausa before resuming the final chorus.

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Noun: grammar term

Definition: A punctuation mark indicating a slight pause in the flow of a sentence.

Example sentence: Use a comma as a pausa to separate the items in a list.

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Popular slang term

Definition: A temporary break or rest, often used in informal conversations.

Example sentence: Let's take a pausa from work and grab a cup of coffee.

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Local term

Definition: In some regions, a pausa refers to a traditional midday break taken during the hottest hours of the day.

Example sentence: In Spain, many businesses observe the customary pausa or siesta during the afternoon.

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