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    Parado (en. Stationary)

    /paˈɾaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is in an upright position.
    The man was standing on the corner.
    El hombre estaba parado en la esquina.
    That does not move or is stopped.
    The car is stopped at the traffic light.
    El coche está parado en el semáforo.
    Situation of someone who is not occupied.
    Yesterday I was standing all afternoon doing nothing.
    Ayer estuve parado toda la tarde sin hacer nada.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to stop,' which means to remain in one place.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be standing
    To have no occupation or to be doing nothing.
    estar parado
    standing suddenly
    To stop suddenly.
    parado en seco
    standing on hands
    To be in a difficult situation or without solutions.
    parado de manos

    Related Words

    stop
    To halt movement.
    parar
    position
    Place or situation in which something is located.
    posición

    Slang Meanings

    To be without work or unemployed.
    Since the factory closed, I am unemployed.
    Desde que cerró la fábrica, estoy parado.
    To be in an uncomfortable situation.
    I feel stuck in this conversation.
    Me siento parado en esta conversación.