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    Parara (en. Stop)

    /paˈɾaɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Halt or interrupt the movement or action of something.
    The police will stop traffic so pedestrians can cross.
    La policía parara el tráfico para que los peatones cruzaran.
    Place something in a vertical or upright position.
    The teacher will stop the board so everyone can see.
    El maestro parara la pizarra para que todos pudieran ver.
    Stop or take a break in an activity.
    If you are still tired, you should stop for a moment.
    Si sigues cansado, deberías parara un momento.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'parare', which means to prepare or arrange.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stop for a moment
    Temporarily halt to rest or regain energy.
    parara un momento
    won't stop talking
    Speak without stopping, without pausing.
    no parara de hablar
    if it doesn't stop
    Condition of not stopping in the action.
    si no parara
    give time to stop
    Allow a moment of rest or reflection.
    darle tiempo a parara
    stop the game
    Stop the activity of a game or competition.
    parara el juego

    Related Words

    stop
    Halt something in motion.
    parar
    stop
    Action and effect of stopping, state of being halted.
    parada
    stopping place
    Place where something stops or is halted.
    paradero

    Slang Meanings

    Stop abruptly.
    He came so fast that he had to stop suddenly.
    Vino tan rápido que tuvo que parara de golpe.
    Take a breath or a break.
    I need to stop for a bit before continuing to work.
    Necesito parara un rato antes de seguir trabajando.