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paz

peace

noun PAHS Common

Usage Note

Paz changes z to c before -es: the plural is paces, used in expressions like hacer las paces ('to make up / make peace'). The common farewell en paz descanse (R.I.P.) means 'may he/she rest in peace'. Dejar en paz ('to leave alone') is a high-frequency idiom; dar la paz refers to the sign of peace exchanged during Catholic Mass.

Examples

"Firmaron un acuerdo de paz."

Natural Translation

They signed a peace agreement.

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