tregua

Definitions of tregua
  1. noun
    the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
    synonyms: respiro
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    type of:
    clemencia, misericordia
    leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
  2. noun
    an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
    synonyms: respiro, suspensión
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    types:
    apaciguamiento
    an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)
    type of:
    interrupción, paréntesis, pausa
    some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
  3. noun
    a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
    synonyms: respiro
  4. noun
    a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
    synonyms: alto el fuego, armisticio
  5. noun
    a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished
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    type of:
    interrupción, pausa
    a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
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