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    Pararte (en. Stop you)

    /pa'ɾaɾte/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To stop or take a break in movement.
    When the train stops, you must stand at the station.
    Cuando el tren se detiene, debes pararte en la estación.
    To stand upright.
    Standing on stage will help you speak with more confidence.
    Pararte en el escenario te ayudará a hablar con más confianza.
    To oppose or resist an action.
    It is important to stand up if someone bothers you.
    Es importante pararte si alguien te molesta.

    Etymology

    From the verb parar, which comes from the Latin 'parare', meaning 'to stop' or 'to prepare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stop and think
    To pause to reflect on something.
    pararte a pensar
    don't stop
    An instruction for you to keep moving.
    no te pares
    to stand in front of someone
    To position oneself opposite another person.
    pararte frente a alguien

    Related Words

    stop
    Action of stopping or staying in one place.
    parada
    pause
    Temporary interruption of an activity.
    pausa
    halt
    Signal to stop.
    alto

    Slang Meanings

    Stand firm
    In the meeting, he had to stand firm in the face of criticism.
    En la reunión, tuvo que pararse firme ante las críticas.
    To do a handstand
    At the party, everyone wanted to learn how to do a handstand.
    En la fiesta, todos querían aprender a pararse de manos.