parados
“parados” means “standing” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
standing
Also: standing up
📝 In Action
Los estudiantes están parados en la entrada.
A1The students are standing at the entrance.
No hay sillas, así que nos quedamos parados.
A2There are no chairs, so we stayed standing.
unemployed
Also: jobless
📝 In Action
Hay muchos obreros parados en esta ciudad.
B1There are many unemployed workers in this city.
stopped
Also: still
📝 In Action
Los coches están parados en el semáforo.
A1The cars are stopped at the traffic light.
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Quick Quiz: parados
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If you are in Spain and someone says 'Hay muchos parados', what are they likely talking about?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Spanish verb 'parar' (to stop), which traces back to the Latin word 'parare', meaning 'to prepare' or 'to halt'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'parados' only for men?
It is used for a group of men or a mixed group. For a group of only women, you must change it to 'paradas'.
What is the difference between 'parados' and 'desempleados'?
They mean the same thing (unemployed), but 'parados' is very common in Spain, while 'desempleados' is used more across Latin America and in formal writing.