Magparada (en. To stop)

/mag.pa.'ra.da/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of stopping or halting in a place.
Stop by the roadside while waiting.
Magparada ka sa tabi ng kalsada habang naghihintay.
The action of arriving and communicating without moving from a location.
Let’s stop to choose the right path.
Magparada na tayo upang makapili ng tamang daan.
Refers to the action of a vehicle stopping at a designated area.
You must park only in designated areas.
Kailangan mong magparada sa mga itinalagang lugar lamang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You should stop here.
You need to halt or cease here.
Magparada ka dito.

Related Words

parade
An event or gathering where people stop to appreciate something or each other.
parada

Slang Meanings

To stop or adapt to a situation
We should stop in the middle of the road so people can see us.
Dapat tayong magparada sa gitna ng kalsada para makita tayo ng mga tao.
To make a situation colorful or special
That party, guys, let's show up in costumes!
Ang party na 'yan, mga idol, magparada tayo sa mga costume!
To showcase talent or wealth
I need to park my car in front of the mall so everyone will know what I have.
Kailangan kung magparada ng sasakyan sa harap ng mall para malaman ng lahat kung ano ang meron ako.