cesar
El gobierno decidió cesar la producción de ese medicamento.
The government decided to cease production of that medication.
To stop or discontinue an action, process, or state.
Cesaron las negociaciones debido a desacuerdos.
The negotiations ceased due to disagreements.
El director cesó en su cargo el año pasado.
The director ceased in their position last year.
Commonly used in formal or administrative contexts, such as legal, business, or governmental settings. Often implies a deliberate stop rather than an accidental one.
To fire or dismiss someone from a job.
La empresa cesó a varios empleados por recortes.
The company ceased several employees due to layoffs.
Used in labor or employment contexts, typically in written or formal speech.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Alternatives
In everyday conversation, prefer 'parar' (to stop) or 'dejar' (to stop/quit). Use 'cesar' in formal writing, legal documents, or when referring to official terminations (e.g., job dismissals or contract endings).
Gold Rule
Conjugation Note
'Cesar' is a regular -ar verb. Its present subjunctive form 'cesar' is identical to the infinitive, which can cause confusion. For example: 'Espero que cese la lluvia' (I hope the rain ceases).
Word Origin
From Latin 'cessāre', meaning 'to delay, cease, or be idle'. The Latin root 'cedere' means 'to go' or 'to yield', which evolved into the sense of stopping or discontinuing an action.
Usage Notes
In modern Spanish, 'cesar' is often used in formal or written contexts. It is less common in everyday speech compared to synonyms like 'parar' or 'dejar'. The reflexive form 'cesarse' is rare and usually implies resignation or voluntary departure.