What is the Spanish word for "recess"?

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

English

recess

Spanish

recreo

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Alternative translations of "recess"

receso
pausa
hueco
nicho

Examples of how to use "recess" in Spanish

English
Let's play a game during recess.
Spanish
Juguemos un juego durante el recreo.
English
The students ran outside during recess.
Spanish
Los estudiantes corrieron afuera durante el recreo.
English
We met for coffee in the court recess.
Spanish
Nos encontramos para tomar café en el recreo del patio.
English
The judge called for a short recess.
Spanish
El juez ordenó un receso breve.
English
Teachers watched children playing at recess.
Spanish
Los maestros observaron a los niños jugar en el recreo.

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Let's play a game during recess.

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