paradero
/pah-rah-DEH-roh/
whereabouts
The magnifying glass on the map represents the search for someone's 'paradero' or whereabouts.
paradero(noun)
whereabouts
?the place where a person or thing is located
location
?the final place where something or someone ended up
📝 In Action
La policía todavía busca el paradero del coche robado.
B1The police are still looking for the whereabouts of the stolen car.
Nadie conoce su paradero desde el martes.
A2Nobody knows his whereabouts since Tuesday.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
This word is always masculine ('el paradero'), even if you are talking about the whereabouts of a woman or a group.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Paradero vs. Parada
Mistake: "Using 'parada' to mean whereabouts."
Correction: Use 'paradero' for where someone is located; use 'parada' for the physical act of stopping or a bus stop.
⭐ Usage Tips
Mystery and News
You will see this word often in news reports or mystery novels when someone has gone missing.
In many regions, 'paradero' refers to a bus stop where people wait for transportation.
paradero(noun)
bus stop
?a designated place where buses stop to pick up passengers
stopping place
?any place where a journey ends or pauses
📝 In Action
Bájate en el próximo paradero.
A2Get off at the next bus stop.
Hay mucha gente esperando en el paradero.
A1There are many people waiting at the bus stop.
⭐ Usage Tips
Travel Tip
If you are traveling in South America, listen for this word to know where to catch your ride!
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: paradero
Question 1 of 2
If a detective is looking for a thief's 'paradero', what are they looking for?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'paradero' for a train station?
Generally, no. 'Paradero' is used for bus stops or informal stopping points. For a train station, 'estación' is the correct word.
Is 'paradero' used for inanimate objects?
Yes! You can talk about the 'paradero' of a lost set of keys or a missing package.