tregua
/TREH-gwah/
truce
A handshake symbolizes a truce, a temporary stop in fighting.
tregua(noun)
truce
?a temporary stop in fighting
,ceasefire
?an agreement to stop shooting
armistice
?formal peace agreement
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
This word is feminine, so always use 'la' or 'una' (e.g., la tregua).
⭐ Usage Tips
Historical Context
You will often see this word when reading about history or international news.
Taking a break during a difficult journey represents a respite.
tregua(noun)
respite
?a break from something difficult
,breather
?a short rest
rest
?a pause in work or pain
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Dar'
To say something 'gives you a break' or 'lets up,' use the verb 'dar' (dar tregua).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Common Mix-up
Mistake: "Using 'descanso' for a ceasefire."
Correction: Use 'descanso' for a physical rest, but 'tregua' for a formal stop in a conflict or a relentless situation.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing the Weather
It's very common to use 'tregua' to complain about the heat or the rain if it won't stop.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tregua
Question 1 of 2
If you say 'El calor no da tregua,' what do you mean?
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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.