What is the Spanish word for "pausing"?

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

English

pausing

Spanish

haciendo una pausa

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Alternative translations of "pausing"

pausar
detenerse
interrumpir

Examples of how to use "pausing" in Spanish

English
My teacher is pausing for a moment.
Spanish
Mi profesor hace una pausa por un momento.
English
She pauses before answering the question.
Spanish
Ella hace una pausa antes de responder la pregunta.
English
He paused to tie his shoe.
Spanish
Él hizo una pausa para atarse el zapato.
English
They are pausing the movie for snacks.
Spanish
Ellos están poniendo en pausa la película para comer algo.
English
I have paused the video twice today.
Spanish
He puesto en pausa el video dos veces hoy.

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