césar
/se-SAR/
to cease
Visualizing 'césar' meaning 'to cease' (to stop doing something).
césar(Verb)
to cease
?to stop doing something
,to stop
?when an event or action ends
to dismiss
?to end someone's employment (formal)
,to resign
?to quit a position (often used reflexively: 'cesarse')
📝 In Action
La lluvia cesó justo antes de que empezara el partido.
B1The rain ceased just before the match began.
El presidente cesará en su cargo el próximo mes.
B2The president will step down from his post next month.
Es hora de que cesen las hostilidades entre los dos bandos.
C1It is time for the hostilities between the two sides to stop.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Regular
This verb is easy! It follows the standard pattern for all -ar verbs and never changes its stem, making conjugation predictable.
Need for Preposition
When 'cesar' means 'to stop doing something,' it often uses the preposition 'de' (e.g., 'cesar de trabajar'—to stop working).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Spelling Confusion
Mistake: "Writing 'césar' with an accent mark for the verb."
Correction: The verb 'to cease' is spelled 'cesar' (no accent). The accent only appears on the proper name, César.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
While it means 'to stop,' 'cesar' sounds more formal or absolute than 'parar' or 'dejar de.' Use it for serious actions or historical events.
Visualizing 'césar' meaning 'Caesar,' a Roman title or name.
📝 In Action
El césar, en la antigua Roma, tenía un poder absoluto.
C2The Caesar, in ancient Rome, held absolute power.
El nombre 'César' se convirtió en sinónimo de líder supremo.
C1The name 'Caesar' became synonymous with supreme leader.
⭐ Usage Tips
Capitalization Rule
When referring to the famous Roman leader or the specific title, it is typically capitalized as 'César.' The lowercase 'césar' is rare and usually refers to the title generically.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: césar
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the verb 'cesar' (to stop)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use 'cesar' or 'parar' when I want to say 'to stop'?
'Parar' is generally used for stopping movement (like a car or a person). 'Cesar' is more formal and used for stopping an activity, a process, or a condition (like rain, hostilities, or employment).
Why is the verb spelled 'cesar' (no accent) but the name is 'César' (with accent)?
The verb 'cesar' is pronounced with the stress on the last syllable, following the normal rules for verbs ending in 'ar,' so it doesn't need an accent mark. The proper name 'César' has the stress on the first syllable, which requires the accent mark to override the usual Spanish stress rules.