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ceasefire

[/ˈsiːsˌfaɪər/]
nounpl: ceasefires
cessar-fogo
1. A temporary stoppage of fighting or hostilities, typically agreed upon by opposing parties
The ceasefire between the two nations lasted for three months.
O cessar-fogo entre as duas nações durou três meses.
2. An agreement or truce to stop military operations
Both sides agreed to a ceasefire effective immediately.
Ambos os lados concordaram com um cessar-fogo a partir de imediatamente.
Synonyms
trucearmisticepeacehaltsuspension of hostilities
Antonyms
conflictwarfarehostilitiescombat

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cessar-fogo
standard and most commonly used term
São Paulo
cessar-fogo
primary usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
cessar-fogo
standard European Portuguese term
Angola/Mozambique
cessar-fogo
common in post-conflict contexts due to historical wars

Related Idioms & Phrases

call a ceasefire - declarar um cessar-fogo
hold a ceasefire - manter um cessar-fogo
break a ceasefire - romper um cessar-fogo
negotiate a ceasefire - negociar um cessar-fogo
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