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    Paró (en. Stopped)

    /paˈɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To stop the activity of something or someone.
    Traffic stopped due to an accident.
    El tráfico paró debido a un accidente.
    To interrupt or cease in action.
    The teacher stopped the class to take a break.
    El profesor paró la clase para hacer una pausa.
    To finish or end something.
    He stopped the music before the next song started.
    Paró la música antes de que comenzara la siguiente canción.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to stop' in Spanish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    total stoppage
    Complete halt of an activity or work.
    paro total
    to take a break
    To take a pause or momentary stop.
    dar un paro
    technical stoppage
    Interruption in the service due to technical problems.
    paro técnico

    Related Words

    to stop
    To halt movement or action.
    parar
    stop
    Place where a means of transport stops.
    parada
    stoppage
    Temporary interruption of an activity.
    parón

    Slang Meanings

    Stoppage as a synonym for rest.
    Today I'm going to take a break because I'm tired.
    Hoy voy a tomar un paro porque estoy cansado.
    Stoppage referring to a labor strike.
    They are on strike for better working conditions.
    Están en paro por mejores condiciones de trabajo.