1. A brief interruption or cessation of activity, typically lasting a few minutes
Let's take a short break before continuing the meeting.
Vamos fazer uma pausa breve antes de continuar a reunião.
2. In music, a brief silence or rest between notes or phrases
The conductor indicated a short break in the melody.
O maestro indicou uma pausa breve na melodia.
3. A temporary stop in work or activity for rest or refreshment
The workers took a short break at noon.
Os trabalhadores fizeram uma pausa breve ao meio-dia.