Spanish Expression · Advanced
alto el fuego
ceasefire
Pronunciation: AHL-toh el FWEH-goh
Meaning
An agreement under which opposing sides stop fighting.
Example
Las partes acordaron un alto el fuego temporal.
The parties agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
Practice tips
- Practice alto el fuego out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for advanced-level learners.