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    Parar (en. Stall)

    /paˈɾaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause something that is in motion to cease moving.
    The train had to stop at the next station.
    El tren tuvo que parar en la siguiente estación.
    To interrupt an action or process.
    I am going to stop working for a moment to rest.
    Voy a parar de trabajar por un momento para descansar.
    To stop oneself.
    We must stop before it is too late.
    Debemos parar antes de que sea tarde.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stop the car
    To stop a vehicle.
    parar el carro
    perk up
    To pay attention to something.
    parar la oreja
    stop short
    To come to a sudden stop.
    parar en seco

    Related Words

    detention
    Action of stopping something.
    detención
    interruption
    Action of interrupting something.
    interrupción
    brake
    Device that stops movement.
    freno

    Slang Meanings

    To stop at a place without a clear purpose.
    That party got boring, so I decided to stop to see what was happening.
    Esa fiesta se puso aburrida, así que decidí parar a ver qué pasaba.
    To take a break or stop working.
    Today I stopped early because I was tired.
    Hoy paré temprano porque estaba cansado.