nounadjective

la parada

stop

Es el acto de detenerse en un lugar por un momento, como cuando un autobús se detiene para que suban o bajen personas.

Definition & meaning

The word "parada" primarily refers to a designated place where public transport vehicles, such as buses or taxis, stop to pick up or drop off passengers. In this context, it is most commonly used in the phrase "parada de autobús" (bus stop).

It also describes the act of stopping or a temporary halt in an activity or movement. In sports, specifically in football (soccer), "parada" refers to a save made by a goalkeeper to prevent the ball from entering the net. Additionally, it can refer to a military parade or a formal review of troops.

In some Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in markets, it can also refer to a stall or a stand where goods are sold, though "puesto" is more common for this meaning.

Grammar & Word origin

"Parada" is a feminine noun. It is derived from the past participle of the Spanish verb parar, which means "to stop."

The etymological root is the Latin word "parare," which originally meant "to prepare" or "to provide." Through the evolution of the Romance languages, the meaning shifted from preparing something to standing firm or causing something to come to a halt.