Entreacto
Definition
(noun) A short break or pause, especially between two parts of a performance
Examples
“La obra tuvo un entreacto de 15 minutos entre actos.”
“Necesito un entreacto para tomar aire.”
I need a break to catch my breath.
“En el entreacto, Marta llamó al taxi.”
During the break, Marta called the cab.
“La reunión tuvo un entreacto raro después de la discusión.”
The meeting had an odd pause after the argument.
“Antes de volver al escenario, se quedaron en el entreacto del teatro comiendo unas galletas.”
Before going back onstage, they stayed in the theater's break area eating some cookies.
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