What is the Spanish word for "ceasefire"?

Learn how to say "ceasefire" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

ceasefire

Spanish

alto el fuego

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Alternative translations of "ceasefire"

cese al fuego
tregua
cesación de hostilidades

Examples of how to use "ceasefire" in Spanish

English
The two sides agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
Spanish
Las dos partes acordaron un alto el fuego temporal.
English
The soldiers celebrated the sudden ceasefire today.
Spanish
Los soldados celebraron el cese del fuego repentino hoy.
English
Negotiators announced a temporary ceasefire at noon.
Spanish
Los negociadores anunciaron un alto el fuego temporal al mediodía.
English
Children played outside during the short ceasefire.
Spanish
Los niños jugaron afuera durante el breve cese del fuego.
English
Journalists reported details about the ceasefire agreement.
Spanish
Los periodistas informaron detalles sobre el acuerdo de alto el fuego.

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