What is the Spanish word for "standstill"?

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

English

standstill

Spanish

estancamiento

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Alternative translations of "standstill"

parada
detención
inmovilidad
bloqueo

Examples of how to use "standstill" in Spanish

English
Traffic was at a complete standstill.
Spanish
El tráfico estaba completamente detenido.
English
Traffic came to a complete standstill on the highway.
Spanish
El tráfico se detuvo por completo en la autopista.
English
The project reached a frustrating standstill last week.
Spanish
El proyecto alcanzó un estancamiento frustrante la semana pasada.
English
Her thoughts fell into a sudden standstill during class.
Spanish
Sus pensamientos quedaron en un parón repentino durante la clase.
English
Negotiations remain at a standstill despite good intentions.
Spanish
Las negociaciones siguen estancadas a pesar de las buenas intenciones.

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