tregua
“tregua” means “truce” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
truce, ceasefire
Also: armistice
📝 In Action
Los dos ejércitos acordaron una tregua de Navidad.
B1The two armies agreed to a Christmas truce.
Después de años de pelea, finalmente firmaron la tregua.
B1After years of fighting, they finally signed the truce.
respite, breather
Also: rest
📝 In Action
El trabajo no me da tregua esta semana.
B2Work is giving me no respite this week.
La lluvia no dio tregua durante todo el día.
B2The rain didn't let up all day long.
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Quick Quiz: tregua
Question 1 of 2
If you say 'El calor no da tregua,' what do you mean?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Gothic word 'triggwa,' meaning a compact, treaty, or agreement. It shares an ancient root with the English word 'true.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tregua' only used for war?
No! While it started as a military term, today it is very common to use it for anything overwhelming, like work, stress, or even a bad flu that won't go away.
What does 'sin tregua' mean?
It means 'relentlessly' or 'non-stop.' If someone works 'sin tregua,' they are working without taking any breaks at all.