paramos
“paramos” means “we stop” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
we stop
Also: we are stopping
📝 In Action
Siempre paramos en esta cafetería.
A1We always stop at this coffee shop.
Paramos el coche aquí mismo.
A1We are stopping the car right here.
we stopped
📝 In Action
Ayer paramos en el parque.
A2Yesterday we stopped at the park.
Cuando empezó a llover, paramos.
A2When it started to rain, we stopped.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "paramos" in Spanish:
we stopped→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: paramos
Question 1 of 1
Which of these sentences means 'We stopped yesterday'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'parare', which originally meant 'to prepare' or 'to get ready', but shifted in Spanish to mean 'to bring to a halt' or 'to stop'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'paramos' have an accent mark?
No. When it is the verb meaning 'we stop', it has no accent. If you see 'páramos' with an accent, it is a noun meaning 'cold wastelands' or 'highlands'.
How do I know if 'paramos' is present or past tense?
Context is key! If someone says 'Siempre paramos' (We always stop), it's present. If they say 'Anoche paramos' (Last night we stopped), it's past.