How to Say "ceasefire" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “ceasefire” is “tregua” — use 'tregua' for a temporary agreement to stop fighting, often for a specific period or occasion, like a truce.
tregua
TREH-gwahˈtɾeɣwa
Examples
Los dos ejércitos acordaron una tregua de Navidad.
The two armies agreed to a Christmas truce.
Después de años de pelea, finalmente firmaron la tregua.
After years of fighting, they finally signed the truce.
Always Feminine
This word is feminine, so always use 'la' or 'una' (e.g., la tregua).
cese
SAY-sayˈθese
Examples
Las Naciones Unidas pidieron un cese del fuego inmediato.
The United Nations called for an immediate ceasefire.
El cese del director sorprendió a toda la oficina.
The director's dismissal surprised the whole office.
Tras el cese de las lluvias, pudimos salir a caminar.
After the rain stopped, we were able to go for a walk.
Using 'el' with cese
Even though it ends in 'e', 'cese' is masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Confusing 'cese' with 'parada'
Mistake: “Hicimos un cese en el camino.”
Correction: Hicimos una parada en el camino. Use 'cese' for a final stop or formal end, but 'parada' for a quick pause or break.
Tregua vs. Cese del fuego
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