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    Paraba (en. Stop)

    /paˈɾa.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Stop something in motion.
    She stopped the car at every traffic light.
    Ella paraba el coche en cada semáforo.
    Interrupt an action.
    He stopped talking when someone entered the room.
    Él paraba de hablar cuando alguien entraba en la sala.
    Hold something in a fixed position.
    He held the door so it wouldn't close due to the wind.
    Paraba la puerta para que no se cerrara por el viento.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'parare', which means 'to prepare' or 'to stop'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stop time
    Stop the passage of time, as in moments of great significance.
    parar el tiempo
    didn't stop talking
    Indicates that someone was talking incessantly.
    no paraba de hablar
    stop abruptly
    Stop suddenly.
    parar en seco

    Related Words

    stop
    Stopping or ceasing an action.
    parar
    stop
    Designated place to stop, such as in public transport.
    parada
    stopping place
    Place where someone stops or is found.
    paradero

    Slang Meanings

    Stop suddenly.
    When he heard the shout, he stopped abruptly.
    Cuando escuchó el grito, paró en seco.
    Interrupt the party.
    The police arrived and stopped the party.
    Llegó la policía y pararon la fiesta.