1. A brief interruption or cessation of activity, speech, or movement lasting a few seconds
After finishing her sentence, she took a short pause before continuing.
Depois de terminar sua frase, ela fez uma pausa breve antes de continuar.
2. In music or performance, a momentary break in sound or action
The pianist played with a short pause between the two movements.
O pianista tocou com uma pausa breve entre os dois movimentos.