halt

language: es

definitions

  1. verb
    to stop moving or progress suddenly; to bring to a stop
    es: detenerse; parar
  2. noun
    a stop or pause in movement or progress
    es: paro; detención

examples

  1. The car halted at the red light.

    El coche se detuvo en el semáforo.

  2. We made a halt for lunch.

    Hicimos un alto para almorzar.