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    Paro (en. Arrest)

    /ˈpa.ɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Interruption in work activity by workers.
    The stoppage is due to the lack of agreement between the unions and the company.
    El paro se debe a la falta de acuerdo entre los sindicatos y la empresa.
    Stopping or suspension of some activity.
    The work stoppage in the city affected thousands of citizens.
    El paro de labores en la ciudad afectó a miles de ciudadanos.
    State of unemployment.
    Unemployment has increased in recent months due to the economic crisis.
    El paro ha aumentado en los últimos meses debido a la crisis económica.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'parar', which means to stop or cease.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    technical stoppage
    Temporary interruption caused by technical problems.
    paro técnico
    general strike
    A strike that calls all workers of a sector.
    paro general
    to take a break
    Temporarily stopping a work activity or another type of activity.
    hacer un paro

    Related Words

    unemployment
    Situation of a person who does not have a job.
    desempleo
    strike
    Labor stoppage called by workers to claim rights.
    huelga
    job loss
    State of a person without employment.
    cesantía

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, 'paro' can refer to a period of inactivity.
    After so much work, I took a break over the weekend.
    Después de tanto trabajo, me di un paro en el fin de semana.
    Colloquial use in some countries to refer to a break or rest.
    I'm going to take a break and then come back.
    Voy a hacer un paro y luego regreso.