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trégua

[TREH-gwuh]
nounfemininepl: tréguas
truce
1. A temporary cessation of hostilities; an armistice or ceasefire
The two countries agreed to a truce after months of conflict.
Os dois países acordaram uma trégua após meses de conflito.
2. A temporary pause or break from something unpleasant or difficult
She finally got a truce from her constant headaches.
Ela finalmente conseguiu uma trégua das suas dores de cabeça constantes.
3. An agreement or period of peace between opposing parties
The rivals called a truce to work together on the project.
Os rivais fizeram uma trégua para trabalhar juntos no projeto.
Synonyms
armistíciocessar-fogopaz temporáriapausa
Antonyms
guerraconflitohostilidadecombate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trégua
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
trégua
No regional variation
São Paulo
trégua
No regional variation
Portugal
trégua
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer uma trégua (to call a truce)
sem trégua (without respite/relentlessly)
dar trégua a alguém (to give someone a break)
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