What is the Spanish word for "halt"?

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

English

halt

Spanish

detener

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Alternative translations of "halt"

parar
cesar
alto
frenar

Examples of how to use "halt" in Spanish

English
Work came to a sudden halt.
Spanish
El trabajo se detuvo de repente.
English
Please come to a halt at the crosswalk.
Spanish
Por favor, deténganse en el paso de peatones.
English
The runner had to halt suddenly on grass.
Spanish
El corredor tuvo que detenerse de repente en la hierba.
English
They called for a halt in the meeting.
Spanish
Pidieron una pausa en la reunión.
English
A loud shout made the dog halt immediately.
Spanish
Un grito fuerte hizo que el perro se detuviera inmediatamente.

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